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- [mahy-az-muh, mee-]
- /maɪˈæz mə, mi-/
- /mˈaɪəzməl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-az-muh, mee-]
- /maɪˈæz mə, mi-/
Definitions of miasmal word
- noun plural miasmal noxious exhalations from putrescent organic matter; poisonous effluvia or germs polluting the atmosphere. 1
- noun plural miasmal a dangerous, foreboding, or deathlike influence or atmosphere. 1
- noun miasmal Having a noxious atmosphere. 1
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Origin of miasmal
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < New Latin < Greek míasma stain, pollution, akin to miaínein to pollute, stain
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Parts of speech for Miasmal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
miasmal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
miasmal usage trend in Literature
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