paleocortex

pa·le·o·cor·tex

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pey-lee-oh-kawr-teks; especially British pal-ee-]
- /ˌpeɪ li oʊˈkɔr tɛks; especially British ˌpæl i-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pey-lee-oh-kawr-teks; especially British pal-ee-]
- /ˌpeɪ li oʊˈkɔr tɛks; especially British ˌpæl i-/

Definition of paleocortex word

noun paleocortex the olfactory region of the brain. 1

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Origin of paleocortex

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; paleo- + cortex

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Parts of speech for Paleocortex

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paleocortex popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

paleocortex usage trend in Literature

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