scalariform

sca·lar·i·form

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skuh-lar-uh-fawrm]
- /skəˈlær əˌfɔrm/
- /skˈeɪlɑːrˌɪfɔːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skuh-lar-uh-fawrm]
- /skəˈlær əˌfɔrm/

Definitions of scalariform word

adjective scalariform ladderlike. 1
adjective scalariform resembling a ladder 0
adjective scalariform like a ladder; esp., having markings or transverse ridges like the rungs of a ladder 0

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Origin of scalariform

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

From the New Latin word scālāriformis, dating back to 1830-40. See scalar, -form

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Parts of speech for Scalariform

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scalariform popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

scalariform usage trend in Literature

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