matrifocal

mat·ri·fo·cal

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ma-truh-foh-kuh l, mey-]
- /ˌmæ trəˈfoʊ kəl, ˌmeɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ma-truh-foh-kuh l, mey-]
- /ˌmæ trəˈfoʊ kəl, ˌmeɪ-/

Definitions of matrifocal word

adjective matrifocal of, relating to, or designating a family unit or structure headed by the mother and lacking a father permanently or for extended periods. 1
adjective matrifocal focused or centered on the mother. 1
abbreviation MATRIFOCAL Matriarchal. 1
adjective matrifocal having the mother functioning as the head of the household or family 0
adjective matrifocal of a sociological group, as a household, tribe, etc., having a female as its leader 0

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Origin of matrifocal

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; matri- + focal

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Parts of speech for Matrifocal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Matrifocal

matrifocal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

matrifocal usage trend in Literature

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