pectous

pec·tous

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pek-tuh s]
- /ˈpɛk təs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pek-tuh s]
- /ˈpɛk təs/

Definition of pectous word

adjective pectous of, relating to, or consisting of pectin or protopectin. 1

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Origin of pectous

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; pect- (representing pectic, pectin, pectose) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Pectous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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pectous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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