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- [par-uh-trof-ik, -troh-fik]
- /ˌpær əˈtrɒf ɪk, -ˈtroʊ fɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [par-uh-trof-ik, -troh-fik]
- /ˌpær əˈtrɒf ɪk, -ˈtroʊ fɪk/
Definition of paratrophic word
- adjective paratrophic obtaining nourishment from living organic matter; parasitic. 1
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Origin of paratrophic
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; para-1 + -trophic
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Parts of speech for Paratrophic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paratrophic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% 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.
paratrophic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for paratrophic
adj paratrophic
- aspiratory — of or suited for breathing or suction
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