metathorax

met·a·tho·rax

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [met-uh-thawr-aks, -thohr-]
- /ˌmɛt əˈθɔr æks, -ˈθoʊr-/
- /ˌme.təˈθɔ.ˌræks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-uh-thawr-aks, -thohr-]
- /ˌmɛt əˈθɔr æks, -ˈθoʊr-/

Definitions of metathorax word

noun plural metathorax the posterior division of the thorax of an insect, bearing the third pair of legs and the second pair of wings. 1
noun metathorax The posterior segment of the thorax of an insect, bearing the hind wings. 1
noun metathorax the third and last segment of an insect's thorax, which bears the third pair of walking legs and the second pair of wings 0
noun metathorax the hindmost of the three segments of an insect thorax 0

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Origin of metathorax

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20; meta- + thorax

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Parts of speech for Metathorax

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metathorax popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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