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- [ser-pen-tuh-fawrm]
- /sɛrˈpɛn təˌfɔrm/
- /sˈɜːpəntˌɪfɔːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ser-pen-tuh-fawrm]
- /sɛrˈpɛn təˌfɔrm/
Definitions of serpentiform word
- adjective serpentiform shaped like a snake. 1
- adjective serpentiform having the form or shape of a serpent 0
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Origin of serpentiform
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; serpent + -i- + -form
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Parts of speech for Serpentiform
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serpentiform popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
serpentiform usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for serpentiform
adjective serpentiform
- herpetological — Of or relating to herpetology, the study of reptiles.
- ophidian — belonging or pertaining to the suborder Ophidia (Serpentes), comprising the snakes.
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