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mastoid process

mas·toid proc·ess
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mas-toid pros-es]
    • /ˈmæs tɔɪd ˈprɒs ɛs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mas-toid pros-es]
    • /ˈmæs tɔɪd ˈprɒs ɛs/

Definition of mastoid process words

  • noun mastoid process a large, bony prominence on the base of the skull behind the ear, containing air spaces that connect with the middle ear cavity. 1
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Origin of mastoid process

First appearance:

before 1725
One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35

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Parts of speech for Mastoid process

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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mastoid process popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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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