moniliform

mo·nil·i·form

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [moh-nil-uh-fawrm]
- /moʊˈnɪl əˌfɔrm/
- /mˈɒnɪlˌɪfɔːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moh-nil-uh-fawrm]
- /moʊˈnɪl əˌfɔrm/

Definitions of moniliform word

adjective moniliform Botany, Zoology. consisting of or characterized by a series of beadlike swellings alternating with contractions, as certain roots or stems. 1
adjective moniliform resembling a string of beads in shape. 1
adjective moniliform shaped like a string of beads 0
adjective moniliform shaped somewhat like a string of beads; specif., consisting of, or having, a series of alternate swellings and constrictions, as some plants stems and some insect antennae 0

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Origin of moniliform

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

1795-1805; < Latin monīli- (stem of monīle necklace) + -form

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Parts of speech for Moniliform

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moniliform popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% 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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