Transcription
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- [mohlt]
- /moʊlt/
- /məʊlt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mohlt]
- /moʊlt/
Definitions of molting word
- verb without object molting (of birds, insects, reptiles, etc.) to cast or shed the feathers, skin, or the like, that will be replaced by a new growth. 1
- verb with object molting to cast or shed (feathers, skin, etc.) in the process of renewal. 1
- noun molting an act, process, or an instance of molting. 1
- noun molting something that is dropped in molting. 1
- noun molting Present participle of molt. 1
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Origin of molting
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; earlier mout (with intrusive -l-; cf. fault, assault), Middle English mouten, Old English -mūtian to change (in bi-mūtian to exchange for) < Latin mūtāre to change; see mutate
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Parts of speech for Molting
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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molting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
molting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for molting
noun molting
- depilation — to remove the hair from (hides, skin, etc.).
- shedding — to pour forth (water or other liquid), as a fountain.
- exuviation — The process of producing exuviae.
- exfoliation — The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.
- desquamation — to come off in scales, as the skin in certain diseases; peel off.
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See also
Matching words
- Words starting with m
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