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- US Pronunciation
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- [mem-bruh-nuh s]
- /ˈmɛm brə nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mem-bruh-nuh s]
- /ˈmɛm brə nəs/
Definitions of semimembranous word
- adjective semimembranous consisting of, of the nature of, or resembling membrane. 1
- adjective semimembranous characterized by the formation of a membrane. 1
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Origin of semimembranous
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; membrane + -ous; compare French membraneux
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Parts of speech for Semimembranous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
semimembranous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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