inner ear

in·ner ear

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-er eer]
- /ˈɪn ər ɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-er eer]
- /ˈɪn ər ɪər/

Definitions of inner ear words

abbreviation INNER EAR internal ear. 1
noun inner ear anatomy: transmits sound to brain 1
noun inner ear the part of the ear in the temporal bone consisting of the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea 0
noun inner ear (anatomy) The portion of the ear located within the temporal bone which includes the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea and is responsible for hearing and balance. 0

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Origin of inner ear

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25

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Parts of speech for Inner ear

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inner ear popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

inner ear usage trend in Literature

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