hypotonicity

hy·po·ton·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-ton-ik]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈtɒn ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-ton-ik]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈtɒn ɪk/

Definitions of hypotonicity word

adjective hypotonicity Physiology. (of tissue) having less than the normal tone. 1
adjective hypotonicity Physical Chemistry. noting a solution of lower osmotic pressure than another solution with which it is compared (opposed to hypertonic). Compare isotonic (def 1). 1
noun hypotonicity The quality of being hypotonic. 1

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Origin of hypotonicity

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; hypo- + tonic

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Parts of speech for Hypotonicity

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Hypotonicity

hypotonicity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

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