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omphaloskepsis

om·pha·lo·skep·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [om-fuh-loh-skep-sis]
    • /ˌɒm fə loʊˈskɛp sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [om-fuh-loh-skep-sis]
    • /ˌɒm fə loʊˈskɛp sɪs/

Definitions of omphaloskepsis word

  • noun omphaloskepsis contemplation of one's navel as part of a mystical exercise. 1
  • noun omphaloskepsis Contemplation of or meditation upon one's navel. 1
  • noun omphaloskepsis the practice of contemplating one's navel in order to aid meditation 0
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Parts of speech for Omphaloskepsis

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omphaloskepsis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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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