platycnemia

plat·yc·ne·mi·a

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plat-ik-nee-mee-uh, plat-i-nee-]
- /ˌplæt ɪkˈni mi ə, ˌplæt ɪˈni-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plat-ik-nee-mee-uh, plat-i-nee-]
- /ˌplæt ɪkˈni mi ə, ˌplæt ɪˈni-/

Definition of platycnemia word

noun platycnemia (in the shinbone) the state of being laterally flattened. 1

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Origin of platycnemia

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at platy-, cnemis, -ia

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Parts of speech for Platycnemia

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platycnemia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

platycnemia usage trend in Literature

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