runcinate

run·ci·nate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ruhn-suh-nit, -neyt]
- /ˈrʌn sə nɪt, -ˌneɪt/
- /rˈʌnsɪnˌeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruhn-suh-nit, -neyt]
- /ˈrʌn sə nɪt, -ˌneɪt/

Definitions of runcinate word

adjective runcinate (of a leaf) pinnately incised, with the lobes or teeth curved backward. 1
adjective runcinate (of a leaf) having a saw-toothed margin with the teeth or lobes pointing backwards 0
adjective runcinate irregularly saw-toothed, with the teeth or lobes curved backward, as some leaves 0

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Origin of runcinate

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

1770-80; < Latin runcinātus (past participle of runcināre to plane), equivalent to runcin(a) carpenter's plane + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Runcinate

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

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runcinate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% 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.

runcinate usage trend in Literature

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