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- [puhl-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈpʌl yəˌleɪt/
- /pˌʊljuːlˈeɪʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puhl-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈpʌl yəˌleɪt/
Definitions of pullulation word
- verb without object pullulation to send forth sprouts, buds, etc.; germinate; sprout. 1
- verb without object pullulation to breed, produce, or create rapidly. 1
- verb without object pullulation to increase rapidly; multiply. 1
- verb without object pullulation to exist abundantly; swarm; teem. 1
- verb without object pullulation to be produced as offspring. 1
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Origin of pullulation
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin pullulātus (past participle of pullulāre to sprout), derivative of pullulus a sprout, young animal, diminutive of pullus; see pullet
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Parts of speech for Pullulation
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pullulation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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