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- [mel-uh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈmɛl əˌnɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mel-uh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈmɛl əˌnɪz əm/
Definitions of melanistic word
- noun melanistic Ethnology. the condition in human beings of having a high amount of melanin granules in the skin, hair, and eyes. 1
- noun melanistic Zoology. the condition in which an unusually high concentration of melanin occurs in the skin, plumage, or pelage of an animal. 1
- noun melanistic Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting melanism. 1
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Origin of melanistic
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; melan- + -ism
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Parts of speech for Melanistic
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melanistic 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.
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