sequestra

se·ques·trum

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-kwes-truh m]
- /sɪˈkwɛs trəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-kwes-truh m]
- /sɪˈkwɛs trəm/

Definition of sequestra word

noun plural sequestra a fragment of bone that has become necrotic as a result of disease or injury and has separated from the normal bone structure. 1

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Origin of sequestra

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < New Latin; Medieval Latin: sequestrated property, derivative of Latin sequester; see sequester

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Parts of speech for Sequestra

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sequestra popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

sequestra usage trend in Literature

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