paramecia

par·a·me·ci·um

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-mee-shee-uh m, -shuh m, -see-uh m]
- /ˌpær əˈmi ʃi əm, -ʃəm, -si əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-mee-shee-uh m, -shuh m, -see-uh m]
- /ˌpær əˈmi ʃi əm, -ʃəm, -si əm/

Definition of paramecia word

noun plural paramecia any ciliated freshwater protozoan of the genus Paramecium, having an oval body and a long, deep oral groove. 1

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Origin of paramecia

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < New Latin < Greek paramḗk(ēs) oblong, oval + New Latin -ium noun suffix; see -ium

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Parts of speech for Paramecia

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paramecia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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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Synonyms for paramecia

noun paramecia

ciliates — Plural form of ciliate.
euglenas — Plural form of euglena.
flagellates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of flagellate.

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