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- [noo-rop-ter-uh n, nyoo-]
- /nʊˈrɒp tər ən, nyʊ-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noo-rop-ter-uh n, nyoo-]
- /nʊˈrɒp tər ən, nyʊ-/
Definitions of neuropteran word
- abbreviation NEUROPTERAN neuropterous. 1
- noun neuropteran Also, neuropteron. a neuropterous insect. 1
- noun neuropteran A predatory flying insect of the order Neuroptera, such as a lacewing or alderfly. 1
- noun neuropteran any neuropterous insect 0
- noun neuropteran any of an order (Neuroptera) of carnivorous insects, including the lacewings and ant lions, with four transparent wings and biting mouthparts 0
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Origin of neuropteran
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < New Latin Neuropter(a), neuter plural of neuropterus (see neuropterous) + -an
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Parts of speech for Neuropteran
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neuropteran popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
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