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- US Pronunciation
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- [skyoot-l-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌskyut lˈeɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skyoot-l-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌskyut lˈeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of scutellation word
- noun scutellation a scutellate state or formation; a scaly covering, as on a bird's foot. 1
- noun scutellation an arrangement of scutella or scales. 1
- noun scutellation the way in which scales or plates are arranged in an animal 0
- noun scutellation a covering of scales or scutella, as on a bird's leg 0
- noun scutellation the entire covering of small scales or plates, as on a bird's leg or certain fishes 0
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Origin of scutellation
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; scutell(um) + -ation
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Parts of speech for Scutellation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scutellation 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 69% 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.
scutellation usage trend in Literature
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