isosterism

i·sos·ter·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-sos-tuh-riz-uh m]
- /aɪˈsɒs təˌrɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-sos-tuh-riz-uh m]
- /aɪˈsɒs təˌrɪz əm/

Definitions of isosterism word

noun isosterism Chemistry. the quality or state of being isosteric. 1
noun isosterism Pharmacology. the theory that isosteric compounds have identical or similar pharmacological action. 1

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Origin of isosterism

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; isostere + -ism

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Parts of speech for Isosterism

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isosterism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

isosterism usage trend in Literature

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