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homopterous

ho·mop·ter·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [huh-mop-ter-uh s, hoh-]
    • /həˈmɒp tər əs, hoʊ-/
    • /həmˈɒptərəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [huh-mop-ter-uh s, hoh-]
    • /həˈmɒp tər əs, hoʊ-/

Definitions of homopterous word

  • adjective homopterous belonging or pertaining to the Homoptera, an order of insects closely related to the hemipterous insects (in some classifications a suborder of Hemiptera) but having membranous forewings and hind wings, including the aphids, cicadas, leafhoppers, planthoppers, and scale insects. 1
  • noun homopterous (zoology) Of or pertaining to the Homoptera, a former suborder of insects. 1
  • adjective homopterous of, relating to, or belonging to the Homoptera, a suborder of hemipterous insects, including cicadas, aphids, and scale insects, having wings of a uniform texture held over the back at rest 0
  • abbreviation HOMOPTEROUS homopteran 0

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Origin of homopterous

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin Homopter(a) (neuter plural of homopterus < Greek homópteros) + -ous. See homo-, -pterous

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Parts of speech for Homopterous

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adverb
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preposition
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homopterous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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