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- US Pronunciation
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- [hap-tuh-ron]
- /ˈhæp təˌrɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hap-tuh-ron]
- /ˈhæp təˌrɒn/
Definition of haptera word
- noun plural haptera a structure by which a fungus, aquatic plant, or algae colony attaches to an object; a holdfast. 1
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Origin of haptera
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; apparently a pseudo-Gk derivative of Greek háptein to grasp and -tēr agentive suffix
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Parts of speech for Haptera
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
haptera popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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