inosculate

in·os·cu·late

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-os-kyuh-leyt]
- /ɪnˈɒs kyəˌleɪt/
- /ɪ.ˈnɒ.skjʊ.leɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-os-kyuh-leyt]
- /ɪnˈɒs kyəˌleɪt/

Definitions of inosculate word

noun inosculate Join by intertwining or fitting closely together. 1
verb inosculate (of small blood vessels) to communicate by anastomosis 0
verb inosculate to unite or be united so as to be continuous; blend 0
verb inosculate to intertwine or cause to intertwine 0
verb transitive inosculate to join together by openings at the ends 0
verb transitive inosculate to intertwine 0

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Origin of inosculate

First appearance:

before 1665

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1665-75; in-2 + osculate

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Parts of speech for Inosculate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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inosculate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

inosculate usage trend in Literature

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