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- [ing-kuh s]
- /ˈɪŋ kəs/
- /ˈɪŋ.kəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ing-kuh s]
- /ˈɪŋ kəs/
Definitions of incus word
- noun plural incus 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 incus 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 incus A small anvil-shaped bone in the middle ear, transmitting vibrations between the malleus and stapes. 1
- noun incus the central of the three small bones in the middle ear of mammals 0
- noun incus the central one of the three small bones in the middle ear; it is shaped somewhat like an anvil 0
- noun incus (anatomy) A small anvil-shaped bone in the middle ear. 0
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Origin of incus
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 Incus
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incus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
incus usage trend in Literature
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