lanceolate

lan·ce·o·late

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lan-see-uh-leyt, -lit]
- /ˈlæn si əˌleɪt, -lɪt/
- /ˈlæn.siə.ˌlet/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lan-see-uh-leyt, -lit]
- /ˈlæn si əˌleɪt, -lɪt/

Definitions of lanceolate word

adjective lanceolate shaped like the head of a lance. 1
adjective lanceolate narrow, and tapering toward the apex or sometimes at the base, as a leaf. 1
noun lanceolate Shaped like the head of a lance; of a narrow oval shape tapering to a point at each end. 1
adjective lanceolate narrow and tapering to a point at each end 0
adjective lanceolate narrow and tapering like the head of a lance, as certain leaves 0
adjective lanceolate (botany, mycology) Having the general shape of a lance; much longer than wide, with the widest part lower than the middle and a pointed apex. 0

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Origin of lanceolate

First appearance:

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

1750-60; < Latin lanceolātus armed with a small lance, equivalent to lanceol(a) small lance (lance(a) lance1 + -ola -ole1) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Lanceolate

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lanceolate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.

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