Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hoh-mee-uh-stey-sis]
- /ˌhoʊ mi əˈsteɪ sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hoh-mee-uh-stey-sis]
- /ˌhoʊ mi əˈsteɪ sɪs/
Definitions of homeostatically word
- noun homeostatically the tendency of a system, especially the physiological system of higher animals, to maintain internal stability, owing to the coordinated response of its parts to any situation or stimulus that would tend to disturb its normal condition or function. 1
- noun homeostatically Psychology. a state of psychological equilibrium obtained when tension or a drive has been reduced or eliminated. 1
- noun homeostatically Entomology. the ability of members of a colony of social insects to behave cooperatively to produce a desired result, as when bees coordinate the fanning of their wings to cool the hive. 1
- noun homeostatically By means of, or in terms of, homeostasis. 1
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Origin of homeostatically
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; homeo- + stasis
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Parts of speech for Homeostatically
noun
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homeostatically popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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