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septarian

sep·tar·i·um
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sep-tair-ee-uh m]
    • /sɛpˈtɛər i əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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