paratrophic

par·a·troph·ic

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-trof-ik, -troh-fik]
- /ˌpær əˈtrɒf ɪk, -ˈtroʊ fɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

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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.

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Synonyms for paratrophic

adj paratrophic

aspiratory — of or suited for breathing or suction

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