Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mi-nis-kuh s]
- /mɪˈnɪs kəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mi-nis-kuh s]
- /mɪˈnɪs kəs/
Definitions of meniscoid word
- noun plural meniscoid a crescent or a crescent-shaped body. 1
- noun plural meniscoid the convex or concave upper surface of a column of liquid, the curvature of which is caused by surface tension. 1
- noun plural meniscoid Optics. a lens with a crescent-shaped section; a concavo-convex or convexo-concave lens. 1
- noun plural meniscoid Anatomy. a disk of cartilage between the articulating ends of the bones in a joint. 1
- noun meniscoid Concavo-convex, like a meniscus. 1
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Origin of meniscoid
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < New Latin < Greek mēnískos crescent, diminutive of mḗnē moon
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Parts of speech for Meniscoid
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meniscoid 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.
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