monochasium

mon·o·cha·si·um

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-uh-key-zhee-uh m, -zhuh m, -zee-uh m]
- /ˌmɒn əˈkeɪ ʒi əm, -ʒəm, -zi əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-uh-key-zhee-uh m, -zhuh m, -zee-uh m]
- /ˌmɒn əˈkeɪ ʒi əm, -ʒəm, -zi əm/

Definitions of monochasium word

noun plural monochasium a form of cymose inflorescence in which the main axis produces only a single branch. 1
noun monochasium A cyme in which each flowering branch gives rise to one lateral branch, so that the inflorescence is helicoid or asymmetrical. 1
noun monochasium a cymose inflorescence in which each branch gives rise to one other branch only, as in the forget-me-not and buttercup 0
noun monochasium a cymose or determinate inflorescence having only a single main axis 0

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Origin of monochasium

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1885-90; See origin at mono-, dichasium

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Parts of speech for Monochasium

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monochasium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% 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.

monochasium usage trend in Literature

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