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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pros-thee-sis for 1; pros-thuh-sis for 2]
- /prɒsˈθi sɪs for 1; ˈprɒs θə sɪs for 2 /
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pros-thee-sis for 1; pros-thuh-sis for 2]
- /prɒsˈθi sɪs for 1; ˈprɒs θə sɪs for 2 /
Definitions of prostheses word
- noun plural prostheses a device, either external or implanted, that substitutes for or supplements a missing or defective part of the body. 1
- noun plural prostheses Grammar, Prosody. the addition of one or more sounds or syllables to a word or line of verse, especially at the beginning. 1
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Origin of prostheses
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Late Latin < Greek prósthesis a putting to, addition, equivalent to prós to + thésis a placing; see thesis
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Parts of speech for Prostheses
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prostheses popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
prostheses usage trend in Literature
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