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- [loo-neyt]
- /ˈlu neɪt/
- /ˈluː.neɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo-neyt]
- /ˈlu neɪt/
Definitions of lunate word
- adjective lunate Also, lunated. being in the shape of a crescent; crescent-shaped. 1
- noun lunate Anatomy. the second bone from the thumb side of the proximal row of bones of the carpus. 1
- noun lunate a crescent-shaped, microlithic artifact mounted in a haft to form a composite tool, mostly Mesolithic in origin. 1
- noun lunate A crescent-shaped carpal bone situated in the center of the wrist and articulating with the radius. 1
- adjective lunate shaped like a crescent 0
- noun lunate a crescent-shaped bone forming part of the wrist 0
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Origin of lunate
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80, lunate is from the Latin word lūnātus crescent-shaped. See Luna, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Lunate
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lunate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lunate usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with lunate
- what is the lunate bone?
- where is the lunate bone located?
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