Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lof-uh-dont, loh-fuh-]
- /ˈlɒf əˌdɒnt, ˈloʊ fə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lof-uh-dont, loh-fuh-]
- /ˈlɒf əˌdɒnt, ˈloʊ fə-/
Definitions of lophodont word
- adjective lophodont having molar teeth with crowns in the form of transverse ridges. 1
- adjective lophodont having longitudinal ridges on the crowns of molar teeth 0
- adjective lophodont (zoology) Having molar teeth that have ridged grinding surfaces. 0
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Origin of lophodont
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Greek lóph(os) a crest, tuft + -odont
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Parts of speech for Lophodont
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lophodont popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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