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- [pol-ee-spur-mee]
- /ˈpɒl iˌspɜr mi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pol-ee-spur-mee]
- /ˈpɒl iˌspɜr mi/
Definition of polyspermy word
- noun polyspermy the fertilization of an ovum by several spermatozoa. 1
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Origin of polyspermy
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; See origin at polyspermia, -y3
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Parts of speech for Polyspermy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
polyspermy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
polyspermy usage trend in Literature
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