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- [nek-tuh-pod]
- /ˈnɛk təˌpɒd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nek-tuh-pod]
- /ˈnɛk təˌpɒd/
Definition of nectopod word
- noun nectopod (in certain mollusks) an appendage modified for swimming. 1
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Origin of nectopod
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < Greek nēktó(s) swimming (equivalent to nḗch(ein) to swim + -tos deverbal adj. suffix, with cht > kt) + -pod
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Parts of speech for Nectopod
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nectopod popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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