Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mon-uh-klahy-nuh s, mon-uh-klahy-]
- /ˌmɒn əˈklaɪ nəs, ˈmɒn əˌklaɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mon-uh-klahy-nuh s, mon-uh-klahy-]
- /ˌmɒn əˈklaɪ nəs, ˈmɒn əˌklaɪ-/
Definitions of monoclinous word
- adjective monoclinous (of a plant, species, etc.) having both the stamens and pistils in the same flower. 1
- noun monoclinous (botany) bisexual. 1
- adjective monoclinous (of flowering plants) having the male and female reproductive organs on the same flower 0
- adjective monoclinous having stamens and pistils in the same flower 0
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Origin of monoclinous
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; mono- + Greek klī́n(ē) bed + -ous
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Parts of speech for Monoclinous
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monoclinous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
monoclinous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monoclinous
adj monoclinous
- androgynous — In biology, an androgynous person, animal, or plant has both male and female sexual characteristics.
- gay — of, relating to, or exhibiting sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one's own sex; homosexual: a gay couple. Antonyms: straight.
- ambidextrous — Someone who is ambidextrous can use both their right hand and their left hand equally skilfully.
- bi — Bi means the same as bisexual.
- gynandrous — having stamens and pistils united in a column, as in orchids.
adjective monoclinous
- epicene — Having characteristics of both sexes or no characteristics of either sex; of indeterminate sex.
Antonyms for monoclinous
adj monoclinous
- homosexual — Older Use: Sometimes Disparaging. sexually attracted to members of one's own sex: homosexual students.
- heterosexual — of, relating to, or exhibiting heterosexuality.
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