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- [rat-ahyt]
- /ˈræt aɪt/
- /rˈataɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rat-ahyt]
- /ˈræt aɪt/
Definitions of ratite word
- adjective ratite having a flat, unkeeled sternum, as an ostrich, cassowary, emu, or moa. 1
- noun ratite a bird having a ratite breastbone. 1
- adjective ratite (of flightless birds) having a breastbone that lacks a keel for the attachment of flight muscles 0
- adjective ratite of or denoting the flightless birds, formerly classified as a group (the Ratitae), that have a flat breastbone, feathers lacking vanes, and reduced wings 0
- noun ratite a bird, such as an ostrich, kiwi, or rhea, that belongs to this group; a flightless bird 0
- adjective ratite designating a former group (Ratitae) of large, flightless birds of various orders having a flat breastbone without the keel-like ridge of flying birds 0
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Origin of ratite
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Latin rat(is) raft + -ite2
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Parts of speech for Ratite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ratite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
ratite usage trend in Literature
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