keratogenous

ker·a·tog·e·nous

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ker-uh-toj-uh-nuh s]
- /ˌkɛr əˈtɒdʒ ə nəs/
- /kˌerətˈɒdʒənəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ker-uh-toj-uh-nuh s]
- /ˌkɛr əˈtɒdʒ ə nəs/

Definitions of keratogenous word

adjective keratogenous producing horn or a horny substance. 1
adjective keratogenous developing or causing the growth of horny tissue 0
adjective keratogenous causing the growth of horny tissue 0
adjective keratogenous That produces horny tissue. 0

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Origin of keratogenous

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; kerato- + -genous

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Parts of speech for Keratogenous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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keratogenous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

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