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- [sak-yool]
- /ˈsæk yul/
- /ˈsæ.ˌkjuːl/
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- [sak-yool]
- /ˈsæk yul/
Definitions of saccule word
- noun saccule Anatomy. the smaller of two sacs in the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear. Compare utricle (def 3). 1
- noun saccule a little sac. 1
- noun saccule a small sac 0
- noun saccule the smaller of the two parts of the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear 0
- noun saccule a small sac; esp., the smaller of the two divisions of the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear 0
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Origin of saccule
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Latin sacculus sacculus
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Parts of speech for Saccule
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
saccule popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
saccule usage trend in Literature
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