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- [ney-zee-on]
- /ˈneɪ ziˌɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ney-zee-on]
- /ˈneɪ ziˌɒn/
Definitions of nasion word
- noun nasion the intersection of the internasal suture with the nasofrontal suture in the midsagittal plane. 1
- noun nasion The point at the root of the nose where the frontal and two nasal bones meet. 1
- noun nasion a craniometric point, where the top of the nose meets the ridge of the forehead 0
- noun nasion in craniometry, the point in the skull at which the suture between the two nasal bones meets the suture between these and the frontal bone 0
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Origin of nasion
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin nās(us) naso- + Greek -ion, diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Nasion
noun
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preposition
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nasion 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.
According to our data about 60% 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.
nasion usage trend in Literature
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