preadapt

pre·a·dapt

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-uh-dapt]
- /ˌpri əˈdæpt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-uh-dapt]
- /ˌpri əˈdæpt/

Definitions of preadapt word

verb without object preadapt to undergo pre-adaptation. 1
verb preadapt to adapt in advance 0
verb preadapt in evolution, (of a biological feature or mutation) to cause (an animal) by chance to be adapted or suited in advance to changing conditions 0

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Origin of preadapt

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; pre- + adapt

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Parts of speech for Preadapt

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Preadapt

preadapt popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

preadapt usage trend in Literature

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