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protoplasmic

pro·to·plasm
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [proh-tuh-plaz-uh m]
    • /ˈproʊ təˌplæz əm/
    • /prəʊtəʊˈplæzmɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-tuh-plaz-uh m]
    • /ˈproʊ təˌplæz əm/

Definitions of protoplasmic word

  • noun protoplasmic Biology. (no longer in technical use) the colloidal and liquid substance of which cells are formed, excluding horny, chitinous, and other structural material; the cytoplasm and nucleus. 1
  • noun protoplasmic Obsolete. the living matter of organisms regarded as the physical basis of life, having the ability to sense and conduct stimuli. 1

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Origin of protoplasmic

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
From the New Latin word prōtoplasma, dating back to 1840-50. See proto-, -plasm

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Parts of speech for Protoplasmic

noun
adjective
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preposition
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protoplasmic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% 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.

protoplasmic usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with protoplasmic

  • what is protoplasmic streaming?

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