homopteran

ho·mop·ter·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huh-mop-ter-uh n, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒp tər ən, hoʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huh-mop-ter-uh n, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒp tər ən, hoʊ-/

Definitions of homopteran word

abbreviation HOMOPTERAN homopterous. 1
noun homopteran a homopterous insect. 1
noun homopteran A bug of the group Homoptera. 1
noun homopteran any of an order (Homoptera) of insects with sucking mouthparts and two pairs of membranous wings of uniform thickness, as aphids, cicadas, or scale insects 0
adjective homopteran of or relating to this order of insects 0

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Origin of homopteran

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; See origin at homopterous, -an

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Parts of speech for Homopteran

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homopteran popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

homopteran usage trend in Literature

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