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- [plan-ti-greyd]
- /ˈplæn tɪˌgreɪd/
- /ˈplæn.tɪ.ɡreɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [plan-ti-greyd]
- /ˈplæn tɪˌgreɪd/
Definitions of plantigrade word
- adjective plantigrade walking on the whole sole of the foot, as humans, and bears. 1
- noun plantigrade a plantigrade animal. 1
- adjective plantigrade walking with the entire sole of the foot touching the ground, as, for example, man and bears 0
- noun plantigrade a plantigrade animal 0
- adjective plantigrade walking on the whole sole, as a human or bear 0
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Origin of plantigrade
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < New Latin plantigradus, equivalent to Latin plant(a) sole + -i- -i- + -gradus -grade
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Parts of speech for Plantigrade
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plantigrade 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 54% 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.
plantigrade usage trend in Literature
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adjective plantigrade
- walking — considered as a person who can or does walk or something that walks: The hospital is caring for six walking patients. He's walking proof that people can lose weight quickly.
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