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- US Pronunciation
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- [par-uh-mik-suh-vahy-ruh s, -mik-suh-vahy-]
- /ˌpær əˈmɪk səˌvaɪ rəs, -ˌmɪk səˈvaɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [par-uh-mik-suh-vahy-ruh s, -mik-suh-vahy-]
- /ˌpær əˈmɪk səˌvaɪ rəs, -ˌmɪk səˈvaɪ-/
Definitions of paramyxovirus word
- noun plural paramyxovirus any of various RNA-containing viruses that are similar to but larger than the myxoviruses, including the viruses that cause mumps, measles, parainfluenza, and Newcastle disease. 1
- noun paramyxovirus any single-strand RNA virus of the Paramyxoviridae family usually causing acute respiratory disease 0
- noun paramyxovirus any of a family (Paramyxoviridae) of RNA viruses, including those causing mumps, measles, and parainfluenza 0
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Origin of paramyxovirus
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; para-1 + myxovirus
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Parts of speech for Paramyxovirus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paramyxovirus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
paramyxovirus usage trend in Literature
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