intimae

in·ti·ma

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-tuh-muh]
- /ˈɪn tə mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-tuh-muh]
- /ˈɪn tə mə/

Definitions of intimae word

noun plural intimae the innermost membrane or lining of some organ or part, especially that of an artery, vein, or lymphatic. 1
noun intimae Plural form of intima. 1
noun intimae plural of intima. 0

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Origin of intimae

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < New Latin, noun use of feminine of Latin intimus, intumus inmost, equivalent to in- in-2 + -timus superlative suffix; cf. optimal, ultimate

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Parts of speech for Intimae

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Intimae

intimae popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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