homotype

ho·mo·type

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hoh-muh-tahyp, hom-uh-]
- /ˈhoʊ məˌtaɪp, ˈhɒm ə-/
- /hˈɒmətˌaɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-muh-tahyp, hom-uh-]
- /ˈhoʊ məˌtaɪp, ˈhɒm ə-/

Definitions of homotype word

noun homotype an organ or part having a structure similar to that of another organ or part; homologue. 1
noun homotype a part or organ with same structure and evolutionary origin as something else but now having a different function 0

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Origin of homotype

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; homo- + type

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Parts of speech for Homotype

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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homotype 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 58% 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.

homotype usage trend in Literature

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