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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sep-tair-ee-uh m]
- /sɛpˈtɛər i əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sep-tair-ee-uh m]
- /sɛpˈtɛər i əm/
Definition of septarian word
- noun plural septarian a concretionary nodule or mass, usually of calcium carbonate or of argillaceous carbonate of iron, traversed within by a network of cracks filled with calcite and other minerals. 1
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Origin of septarian
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; < New Latin sēptārium, equivalent to Latin sēpt(um) enclosure (see septum) + -ārium -arium
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Parts of speech for Septarian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
septarian 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.
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