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- [oh-vuh-poz-it, oh-vuh-poz-]
- /ˌoʊ vəˈpɒz ɪt, ˈoʊ vəˌpɒz-/
- /ˌəʊvɪpəzˈɪʃən/
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- [oh-vuh-poz-it, oh-vuh-poz-]
- /ˌoʊ vəˈpɒz ɪt, ˈoʊ vəˌpɒz-/
Definition of oviposition word
- verb without object oviposition to deposit or lay eggs, especially by means of an ovipositor. 1
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Origin of oviposition
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; ovi- + -posit < Latin positus (see posit)
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Parts of speech for Oviposition
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oviposition popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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oviposition usage trend in Literature
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