reticulation

re·tic·u·la·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-tik-yuh-ley-shuh n]
- /rɪˌtɪk yəˈleɪ ʃən/
- /rɪ.ˌtɪ.kjʊ.ˈleɪʃ.n̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-tik-yuh-ley-shuh n]
- /rɪˌtɪk yəˈleɪ ʃən/

Definitions of reticulation word

noun reticulation a reticulated formation, arrangement, or appearance; network. 1
noun reticulation a reticulate arrangement, formation, or pattern; network 0

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Origin of reticulation

First appearance:

before 1665

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1665-75; reticulate + -ion

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Parts of speech for Reticulation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Reticulation

reticulation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

reticulation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for reticulation

noun reticulation

checkerboard — A checkerboard is a square board with 64 black and white squares that is used for playing checkers or chess.
fretwork — ornamental work consisting of interlacing parts, especially work in which the design is formed by perforation.
grillwork — material so formed as to function as or to have the appearance of a grille.
lacework — lace (def 1).
lattice — a structure of crossed wooden or metal strips usually arranged to form a diagonal pattern of open spaces between the strips.

All 16 Synonyms of reticulation

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