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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-rif-i-ton]
- /pəˈrɪf ɪˌtɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [puh-rif-i-ton]
- /pəˈrɪf ɪˌtɒn/
Definitions of periphytic word
- noun periphytic the community of tiny organisms, as protozoans, hydras, insect larvae, and snails, that lives on the surfaces of rooted aquatic plants. 1
- adjective periphytic of or pertaining to periphyton 0
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Origin of periphytic
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
1940-45; probably peri- + Greek phŷton plant, -phyte, on the model of plankton
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Parts of speech for Periphytic
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periphytic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.
periphytic usage trend in Literature
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