ichthyoid

ich·thy·oid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ik-thee-oid]
- /ˈɪk θiˌɔɪd/
- /ˈɪk.θɪɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ik-thee-oid]
- /ˈɪk θiˌɔɪd/

Definitions of ichthyoid word

adjective ichthyoid Also, ichthyoidal. fishlike. 1
noun ichthyoid any fishlike vertebrate. 1
noun ichthyoid Characteristic of fish. 1
adjective ichthyoid resembling a fish 0
noun ichthyoid a fishlike vertebrate 0
adjective ichthyoid like a fish 0

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Origin of ichthyoid

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

From the Greek word ichthyoeidḗs, dating back to 1850-55. See ichthy(o)-, -oid

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Parts of speech for Ichthyoid

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ichthyoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

ichthyoid usage trend in Literature

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