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post-larval

post-lar·val
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pohst lahr-vuh l]
    • /poʊst ˈlɑr vəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pohst lahr-vuh l]
    • /poʊst ˈlɑr vəl/

Definitions of post-larval word

  • adjective post-larval of, relating to, or in the form of a larva. 1
  • adjective post-larval Also, larvate [lahr-veyt] /ˈlɑr veɪt/ (Show IPA). (of a disease) masked; not clearly defined. 1

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Origin of post-larval

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
From the Latin word larvālis, dating back to 1650-60. See larva, -al1

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Parts of speech for Post-larval

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

post-larval popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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