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- [rep-til, -tahyl]
- /ˈrɛp tɪl, -taɪl/
- /ˈrep.taɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rep-til, -tahyl]
- /ˈrɛp tɪl, -taɪl/
Definitions of reptile word
- noun reptile any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia, comprising the turtles, snakes, lizards, crocodilians, amphisbaenians, tuatara, and various extinct members including the dinosaurs. 1
- noun reptile (loosely) any of various animals that crawl or creep. 1
- noun reptile a groveling, mean, or despicable person. 1
- adjective reptile of or resembling a reptile; creeping or crawling. 1
- adjective reptile groveling, mean, or despicable. 1
- noun reptile scaly cold-blooded animal 1
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Origin of reptile
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English reptil < Late Latin rēptile, noun use of neuter of rēptilis creeping, equivalent to Latin rēpt(us) (past participle of rēpere to creep) + -ilis -ile
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Parts of speech for Reptile
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reptile popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
reptile usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reptile
noun reptile
- asp — the venomous snake, probably Naja haje (Egyptian cobra), that caused the death of Cleopatra and was formerly used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death
- chelonian — any reptile of the order Chelonia, including the tortoises and turtles, in which most of the body is enclosed in a protective bony capsule
- cooter — a large freshwater turtle, Pseudemus concinna, found in southern USA and northern Mexico
- heel — a contemptibly dishonorable or irresponsible person: We all feel like heels for ducking out on you like this.
- leatherback — a sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, having the shell embedded in a leathery skin, reaching a length of more than 7 feet (2.1 meter) and a weight of more than 1000 pounds (450 kg): the largest living sea turtle; an endangered species.
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