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- [mem-bruh-nuh s]
- /ˈmɛm brə nəs/
- /ˈmem.brə.nəs/
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- [mem-bruh-nuh s]
- /ˈmɛm brə nəs/
Definitions of membranous word
- adjective membranous consisting of, of the nature of, or resembling membrane. 1
- adjective membranous characterized by the formation of a membrane. 1
- noun membranous Having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane. 1
- adjective membranous resembling a membrane 1
- adjective membranous of or relating to a membrane 0
- adjective membranous of, having the nature of, or like membrane 0
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Origin of membranous
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; membrane + -ous; compare French membraneux
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Parts of speech for Membranous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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membranous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
membranous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for membranous
adj membranous
- bleary — If your eyes are bleary, they look dull or tired, as if you have not had enough sleep or have drunk too much alcohol.
- cloudy — If it is cloudy, there are a lot of clouds in the sky.
- dim — DIM statement
- hazy — characterized by the presence of haze; misty: hazy weather.
- milky — of or like milk, especially in appearance or consistency.
Antonyms for membranous
adj membranous
- translucent — permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible: Frosted window glass is translucent but not transparent.
- nontransparent — having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen.
- substantial — of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
Top questions with membranous
- which of these cellular organelles is membranous?
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- stack of membranous vesicles which are secretory in function?
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