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notum

no·tum
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noh-tuh m]
    • /ˈnoʊ təm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noh-tuh m]
    • /ˈnoʊ təm/

Definitions of notum word

  • noun plural notum a dorsal plate or sclerite of the thorax of an insect. 1
  • noun notum The dorsal exoskeleton of the thorax of an insect. 1
  • noun notum a cuticular plate covering the dorsal surface of a thoracic segment of an insect 0
  • noun notum the back or dorsal portion of an insect segment 0

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Origin of notum

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < New Latin < Greek nôton the back

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Parts of speech for Notum

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

notum popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

notum usage trend in Literature

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