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onychophagia

on·y·cho·pha·gia
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [on-i-koh-fey-juh, -jee-uh]
    • /ˌɒn ɪ koʊˈfeɪ dʒə, -dʒi ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [on-i-koh-fey-juh, -jee-uh]
    • /ˌɒn ɪ koʊˈfeɪ dʒə, -dʒi ə/

Definitions of onychophagia word

  • noun onychophagia the practice of biting one's nails, especially when done habitually and as a symptom of emotional disturbance. 1
  • noun onychophagia The practice of biting one's nails. 1
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Origin of onychophagia

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < Greek onycho- (combining form of ónyx nail, claw; see onyx) + -phagia

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Parts of speech for Onychophagia

noun
adjective
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onychophagia 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 51% 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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