prepollex

pre·pol·lex

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-pol-eks]
- /prɪˈpɒl ɛks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-pol-eks]
- /prɪˈpɒl ɛks/

Definitions of prepollex word

noun plural prepollex a rudimentary additional digit on the preaxial side of the thumb of certain amphibians and mammals. 1
noun prepollex (of some mammals, reptiles, and amphibians) an undeveloped digit growing on the inner side of the forelimb 0

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Origin of prepollex

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1885-90; See origin at pre-, pollex

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Parts of speech for Prepollex

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prepollex

prepollex popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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prepollex usage trend in Literature

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