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- [lok-yuh-luh-sahyd-l]
- /ˌlɒk yə ləˈsaɪd l/
- /lˌəʊkjʊlɪsˈaɪdəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lok-yuh-luh-sahyd-l]
- /ˌlɒk yə ləˈsaɪd l/
Definitions of loculicidal word
- adjective loculicidal (of a capsule) splitting lengthwise so as to divide each locule into two parts. 1
- noun loculicidal (botany) dehiscent through the middle of the back of each cell; said of capsules. 1
- adjective loculicidal (of fruits, anthers, etc) opening lengthways along the back of the carpal 0
- adjective loculicidal splitting open along the midribs of the carpels of which it is formed 0
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Origin of loculicidal
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; locul(us) + -i- + -cidal
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Parts of speech for Loculicidal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
loculicidal popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
loculicidal usage trend in Literature
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