mastoids

mas·toid

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-toid]
- /ˈmæs tɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-toid]
- /ˈmæs tɔɪd/

Definitions of mastoids word

adjective mastoids of or relating to the mastoid process. 1
adjective mastoids resembling a breast or nipple. 1
noun mastoids the mastoid process. 1
noun mastoids Plural form of mastoid. 1

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Origin of mastoids

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

1725-35; < New Latin mastoīdēs < Greek mastoeidḗs. See masto-, -oid

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Parts of speech for Mastoids

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mastoids popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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