hologamous

ho·log·a·mous

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huh-log-uh-muh s]
- /həˈlɒg ə məs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huh-log-uh-muh s]
- /həˈlɒg ə məs/

Definitions of hologamous word

adjective hologamous of or relating to an organism having reproductive cells similar in size and structure to the somatic cells. 1
adjective hologamous having gametes essentially the same in size and form as other cells 0

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Origin of hologamous

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; holo- + -gamous

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Parts of speech for Hologamous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hologamous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hologamous usage trend in Literature

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