malacopterygian

mal·a·cop·te·ryg·i·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mal-uh-kop-tuh-rij-ee-uh n]
- /ˌmæl əˌkɒp təˈrɪdʒ i ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mal-uh-kop-tuh-rij-ee-uh n]
- /ˌmæl əˌkɒp təˈrɪdʒ i ən/

Definitions of malacopterygian word

adjective malacopterygian belonging or pertaining to the Malacopterygii (Malacopteri), a group of soft-finned, teleost fishes. 1
noun malacopterygian (zoology) One of the Malacopterygii. 1
adjective malacopterygian of, relating to, or belonging to the Malacopterygii, a group of teleost fishes, including herrings and salmon, having soft fin rays 0
noun malacopterygian any malacopterygian fish; a soft-finned fish 0

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Origin of malacopterygian

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < New Latin Malacopterygi(i) (malaco- malaco- + -pterygii, plural of -pterygius finned, winged, adj. derivative of Greek pterýgion, diminutive of ptéryx wing, fin) + -an

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Parts of speech for Malacopterygian

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malacopterygian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Antonyms for malacopterygian

noun malacopterygian

acanthopterygian — of, relating to, or belonging to the Acanthopterygii, a large group of teleost fishes having spiny fin rays. The group includes most saltwater bony fishes

Just one Antonym for malacopterygian

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