middle ear

mid·dle ear

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mid-l eer]
- /ˈmɪd l ɪər/
- /ˈmɪdl ɪə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mid-l eer]
- /ˈmɪd l ɪər/

Definitions of middle ear words

noun middle ear the middle portion of the ear, consisting of the tympanic membrane and an air-filled chamber lined with mucous membrane, that contains the malleus, incus, and stapes. Compare ear1 (def 1). 1
noun middle ear middle portion of the ear 1
noun middle ear the sound-conducting part of the ear, containing the malleus, incus, and stapes 0
noun middle ear the part of the ear including the tympanic membrane and the adjacent cavity containing the three small bones (hammer, anvil, and stirrup) that transmit the vibrations of the tympanic membrane to the inner ear 0

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Origin of middle ear

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Middle ear

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middle ear popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

middle ear usage trend in Literature

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