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- [ob-tekt or ob-tek-tid]
- /ɒbˈtɛkt or ɒbˈtɛk tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ob-tekt or ob-tek-tid]
- /ɒbˈtɛkt or ɒbˈtɛk tɪd/
Definitions of obtect word
- adjective obtect (of a pupa) having the antennae, legs, and wings glued to the surface of the body. 1
- noun obtect (of an insect pupa or chrysalis) covered in a hard case with the legs and wings attached immovably against the body. 1
- adjective obtect (of a pupa) encased in a hardened secretion so that the wings, legs, etc, are held immovably to the body, as in butterflies 0
- adjective obtect pertaining to an insect pupa in which the appendages and wings are glued down against the body by a secretion 0
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Origin of obtect
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < Latin obtēctus (past participle of obtegere, variant of obtigere to cover over), equivalent to ob- ob- + teg(ere) to cover (see thatch, toga) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Obtect
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obtect popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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