retinae

ret·i·na

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ret-n-uh, ret-nuh]
- /ˈrɛt n ə, ˈrɛt nə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ret-n-uh, ret-nuh]
- /ˈrɛt n ə, ˈrɛt nə/

Definition of retinae word

noun plural retinae the innermost coat of the posterior part of the eyeball that receives the image produced by the lens, is continuous with the optic nerve, and consists of several layers, one of which contains the rods and cones that are sensitive to light. 1

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Origin of retinae

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English ret(h)ina < Medieval Latin rētina, perhaps equivalent to Latin rēt- (stem of rēte) net + -ina -ine1

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retinae 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.

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.

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