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remex

re·mex
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ree-meks]
    • /ˈri mɛks/
    • /rɪmˈeks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ree-meks]
    • /ˈri mɛks/

Definitions of remex word

  • noun plural remex one of the flight feathers of the wing. 1
  • noun remex any of the large flight feathers of a bird's wing 0

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Origin of remex

First appearance:

before 1665
One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < Latin rēmex oarsman, equivalent to rēm(us) oar + -eg- combining form of agere to drive, do (see act) + -s nominative singular ending

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Parts of speech for Remex

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

remex popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

remex usage trend in Literature

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