plexiform

plex·i·form

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [plek-suh-fawrm]
- /ˈplɛk səˌfɔrm/
- /plˈeksɪfˌɔːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plek-suh-fawrm]
- /ˈplɛk səˌfɔrm/

Definitions of plexiform word

adjective plexiform of, relating to, or resembling a plexus. 1
adjective plexiform intricate; complex. 1
adjective plexiform like or having the form of a network or plexus; intricate or complex 0
adjective plexiform like, or in the form of, a plexus or network; complex 0

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Origin of plexiform

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; plex(us) + -i- + -form

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Parts of speech for Plexiform

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Plexiform

plexiform popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% 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.

plexiform usage trend in Literature

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