megasporangium

meg·a·spo·ran·gi·um

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [meg-uh-spaw-ran-jee-uh m, -spoh-]
- /ˌmɛg ə spɔˈræn dʒi əm, -spoʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [meg-uh-spaw-ran-jee-uh m, -spoh-]
- /ˌmɛg ə spɔˈræn dʒi əm, -spoʊ-/

Definitions of megasporangium word

noun plural megasporangium a sporangium containing megaspores. 1
noun megasporangium (biology) A sporangium which produces only megaspores. 1
noun megasporangium the structure in certain spore-bearing plants in which the megaspores are formed: corresponds to the ovule in seed plants 0
noun megasporangium a sporangium, or spore case, containing only megaspores, as in some ferns 0

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Origin of megasporangium

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; mega- + sporangium

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Parts of speech for Megasporangium

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megasporangium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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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