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- [puh-dik-yuh-lit, -leyt]
- /pəˈdɪk yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt/
- /pedˈɪkjʊlˌeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-dik-yuh-lit, -leyt]
- /pəˈdɪk yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt/
Definitions of pediculate word
- adjective pediculate of or related to the Pediculati, a group of teleost fishes, characterized by the elongated base of their pectoral fins, simulating an arm or peduncle. 1
- noun pediculate a pediculate fish. 1
- adjective pediculate of, relating to, or belonging to the Pediculati, a large order of teleost fishes containing the anglers 0
- noun pediculate any fish belonging to the order Pediculati 0
- adjective pediculate of an angler fish, characterized by pectoral fins attached to an armlike base and a reduced dorsal fin whose first flexible ray, attached to the head, often serves as a lure 0
- noun pediculate any angler fish 0
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Origin of pediculate
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
From the New Latin word Pediculati, dating back to 1855-60. See pedicle, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Pediculate
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preposition
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determiner
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pediculate 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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