incudes

in·cu·des

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-kyoo-deez]
- /ɪnˈkyu diz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-kyoo-deez]
- /ɪnˈkyu diz/

Definitions of incudes word

noun incudes a plural of incus. 1
noun plural incudes Anatomy. the middle one of a chain of three small bones in the middle ear of humans and other mammals. Compare malleus, stapes. 1
noun plural incudes Also called anvil, anvil cloud, anvil top, thunderhead. the spreading, anvil-shaped, upper portion of a mature cumulonimbus cloud, smooth or slightly fibrous in appearance. 1
noun incudes Plural form of incus. 1
abbreviation INCUDES incus 0

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Origin of incudes

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

1660-70; < New Latin, Latin incūs anvil, equivalent to incūd- (stem of incūdere to hammer, beat upon) + -s nominative singular ending; see incuse

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Parts of speech for Incudes

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incudes popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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