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radicle

rad·i·cle
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rad-i-kuh l]
    • /ˈræd ɪ kəl/
    • /ˈræ.dɪk.l̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rad-i-kuh l]
    • /ˈræd ɪ kəl/

Definitions of radicle word

  • noun radicle Botany. the lower part of the axis of an embryo; the primary root. a rudimentary root; radicel or rootlet. 1
  • noun radicle Chemistry. (formerly) radical (def 13). 1
  • noun radicle Anatomy. a small rootlike part or structure, as the beginning of a nerve or vein. 1
  • noun radicle part of the embryo of seed-bearing plants that develops into the main root 0
  • noun radicle a very small root or rootlike part 0
  • noun radicle any bodily structure resembling a rootlet, esp one of the smallest branches of a vein or nerve 0

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Origin of radicle

First appearance:

before 1665
One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < Latin rādīcula small root, equivalent to rādīc- (stem of rādīx) root1 + -ula -ule

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Parts of speech for Radicle

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

radicle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% 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.

radicle usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for radicle

noun radicle

  • mainspring — the principal spring in a mechanism, as in a watch.
  • quick — done, proceeding, or occurring with promptness or rapidity, as an action, process, etc.; prompt; immediate: a quick response.

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