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- [mid-rib]
- /ˈmɪdˌrɪb/
- /ˈmɪdrɪb/
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- [mid-rib]
- /ˈmɪdˌrɪb/
Definitions of midrib word
- noun midrib the central or middle rib of a leaf. 1
- noun midrib A large strengthened vein along the midline of a leaf. 1
- noun midrib the main vein of a leaf, running down the centre of the blade 0
- noun midrib the central vein, or rib, of a leaf, usually running from the stem to the apex 0
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Origin of midrib
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700; mid- + rib1
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Parts of speech for Midrib
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
midrib popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
midrib usage trend in Literature
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noun midrib
- drib — a small or minute quantity; bit.
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