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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [proh-sim-ee-uh n]
- /proʊˈsɪm i ən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [proh-sim-ee-uh n]
- /proʊˈsɪm i ən/
Definitions of prosimian word
- adjective prosimian belonging or pertaining to the primate suborder Prosimii, characterized by nocturnal habits, a long face with a moist snout, prominent whiskers, large mobile ears, and large, slightly sideways-facing eyes, comprising the lemur, loris, potto, bush baby, and aye-aye. Compare anthropoid. 1
- noun prosimian a prosimian animal. 1
- noun prosimian any primate of the primitive suborder Prosimii, including lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers 0
- adjective prosimian of, relating to, or belonging to the Prosimii 0
- noun prosimian any of a suborder (Strepsirhini) of small, arboreal primates, including lemurs, lorises, and bush babies 0
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Origin of prosimian
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < New Latin Prosimi(i) name of the suborder + -an (see pro-1, simian)
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Parts of speech for Prosimian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prosimian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
prosimian usage trend in Literature
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