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nucleoli

nu·cle·o·lus
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo-klee-uh-luh s, nyoo-]
    • /nuˈkli ə ləs, nyu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo-klee-uh-luh s, nyoo-]
    • /nuˈkli ə ləs, nyu-/

Definitions of nucleoli word

  • noun plural nucleoli a conspicuous, rounded body within the nucleus of a cell. 1
  • noun nucleoli Plural form of nucleolus. 1

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Origin of nucleoli

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Late Latin: small kernel, equivalent to nucle(us) kernel (see nucleus) + -olus -ole1

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Parts of speech for Nucleoli

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nucleoli popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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nucleoli usage trend in Literature

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