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- [is-muh s]
- /ˈɪs məs/
- /ˈɪsθ.məs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [is-muh s]
- /ˈɪs məs/
Definitions of isthmus word
- noun plural isthmus a narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, connecting two larger bodies of land. 1
- noun plural isthmus Anatomy, Zoology. a connecting, usually narrow, part, organ, or passage, especially when joining structures or cavities larger than itself. 1
- noun plural isthmus Ichthyology. the narrow fleshy area between the sides of the lower jaw of a fish. 1
- noun isthmus A narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land. 1
- noun isthmus land connecting 2 larger masses 1
- countable noun isthmus An isthmus is a narrow piece of land connecting two very large areas of land. 0
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Origin of isthmus
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin < Greek isthmós neck (of land)
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Parts of speech for Isthmus
noun
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preposition
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isthmus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
isthmus usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for isthmus
noun isthmus
- strip — to cut, tear, or form into strips.
- neck — the part of the body of an animal or human being that connects the head and the trunk.
- bridge — A bridge is a structure that is built over a railway, river, or road so that people or vehicles can cross from one side to the other.
- peninsula — an area of land almost completely surrounded by water except for an isthmus connecting it with the mainland.
- spit — to eject saliva from the mouth; expectorate.
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