interfinger

in·ter·fin·ger

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-fing-ger]
- /ˌɪn tərˈfɪŋ gər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-fing-ger]
- /ˌɪn tərˈfɪŋ gər/

Definition of interfinger word

verb without object interfinger (of sedimentary rocks) to change laterally from one type to another in a zone where the two types form interpenetrating wedges. 1

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Origin of interfinger

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75; inter- + finger

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Parts of speech for Interfinger

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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interfinger popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

interfinger usage trend in Literature

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