Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ma-stij-ee-uh m]
- /mæˈstɪdʒ i əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ma-stij-ee-uh m]
- /mæˈstɪdʒ i əm/
Definition of mastigium word
- noun plural mastigium an extensible, lashlike, anal organ in certain caterpillars. 1
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Origin of mastigium
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < New Latin < Greek mastīgion, diminutive of mástix whip
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Parts of speech for Mastigium
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mastigium popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
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