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- [rek-triks]
- /ˈrɛk trɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rek-triks]
- /ˈrɛk trɪks/
Definition of rectrices word
- noun plural rectrices one of the tail feathers of a bird controlling direction during flight. 1
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Origin of rectrices
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin rēctrīx, feminine of rēctor rector
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Parts of speech for Rectrices
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rectrices popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.
rectrices usage trend in Literature
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