phoresy

phor·e·sy

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-uh-see]
- /ˈfɔr ə si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-uh-see]
- /ˈfɔr ə si/

Definitions of phoresy word

noun phoresy (among insects and arachnids) a nonparasitic relationship in which one species is carried about by another. 1
noun phoresy an association in which one animal clings to another to ensure movement from place to place, as some mites use some insects 0

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Origin of phoresy

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

1920-25; < New Latin phoresia < Greek phórēs(is) a wearing (phorē-, verbid stem of phoreîn, durative of phérein to bear1 + -sis -sis) + -ia -y3

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Parts of speech for Phoresy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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phoresy 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 73% 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.

phoresy usage trend in Literature

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