mammillate

mam·mil·late

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mam-uh-leyt or mam-uh-ley-tid]
- /ˈmæm əˌleɪt or ˈmæm əˌleɪ tɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mam-uh-leyt or mam-uh-ley-tid]
- /ˈmæm əˌleɪt or ˈmæm əˌleɪ tɪd/

Definitions of mammillate word

adjective mammillate having a mammilla or mammillae. 1
adjective mammillate the usual US spellings of mamillate and mamillated 0
adjective mammillate having mammillae 0
adjective mammillate nipple-shaped 0
adjective mammillate Having small nipples, or small protuberances like nipples or mammae. 0
adjective mammillate Bounded like a nipple; said of the apex of some shells. 0

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Origin of mammillate

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

From the Late Latin word mammillātus, dating back to 1820-30. See mammilla, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Mammillate

noun

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mammillate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

mammillate usage trend in Literature

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