modiolus

mo·di·o·lus

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [moh-dahy-uh-luh s, muh-]
- /moʊˈdaɪ ə ləs, mə-/
- /mˌəʊdɪˈəʊləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moh-dahy-uh-luh s, muh-]
- /moʊˈdaɪ ə ləs, mə-/

Definitions of modiolus word

noun plural modiolus the central, conical axis of the cochlea of the ear. 1
noun modiolus The conical central axis of the cochlea of the ear. 1
noun modiolus the central bony pillar of the cochlea 0
noun modiolus the central bony axis of the cochlea of the ear 0

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Origin of modiolus

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

1685-95; < New Latin, Latin: nave of a wheel bucket, drinking vessel, equivalent to modi(us) a dry measure (perhaps derivative of modus mode1) + -olus -ole1

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Parts of speech for Modiolus

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modiolus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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