scotomata

sco·to·ma

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skoh-toh-muh]
- /skoʊˈtoʊ mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skoh-toh-muh]
- /skoʊˈtoʊ mə/

Definition of scotomata word

noun plural scotomata loss of vision in a part of the visual field; blind spot. 1

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Origin of scotomata

First appearance:

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

1535-45; < Late Latin < Greek skótōma dizziness. See scoto-, -oma

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Parts of speech for Scotomata

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preposition

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exclamation

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scotomata popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

scotomata usage trend in Literature

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