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- US Pronunciation
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- [me-truh-skohp, mee-]
- /ˈmɛ trəˌskoʊp, ˈmi-/
- /mˈetrəskˌəʊp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [me-truh-skohp, mee-]
- /ˈmɛ trəˌskoʊp, ˈmi-/
Definition of metroscope word
- noun metroscope an instrument for examining the cavity of the uterus. 1
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Origin of metroscope
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; metro-2 + -scope
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Parts of speech for Metroscope
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
metroscope popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
metroscope usage trend in Literature
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