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rhizomatous

rhi·zome
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rahy-zohm]
    • /ˈraɪ zoʊm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rahy-zohm]
    • /ˈraɪ zoʊm/

Definition of rhizomatous word

  • noun rhizomatous a rootlike subterranean stem, commonly horizontal in position, that usually produces roots below and sends up shoots progressively from the upper surface. 1

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Origin of rhizomatous

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < New Latin rhizoma < Greek rhízōma root, stem, noun of result from rhizoûn to fix firmly, take root, derivative of rhíza root1

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Parts of speech for Rhizomatous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

rhizomatous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% 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.

rhizomatous usage trend in Literature

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