marcescence

mar·ces·cent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mahr-ses-uh nt]
- /mɑrˈsɛs ənt/
- /mɑːsˈesəns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-ses-uh nt]
- /mɑrˈsɛs ənt/

Definitions of marcescence word

adjective marcescence withering but not falling off, as a part of a plant. 1
noun marcescence (botany) Retention (by a plant) of dead organs (such as leaves) that normally are shed. 0

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Origin of marcescence

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

1720-30; < Latin marcēscent-, stem of marcēscēns (present participle of marcēscere to wither, shrivel), equivalent to marc(ēre) to wither + -ēscent- -escent

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Parts of speech for Marcescence

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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marcescence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% 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.

marcescence usage trend in Literature

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