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- [ser-yuh-lit, -leyt, ser-uh-]
- /ˈsɛr yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt, ˈsɛr ə-/
- /ˈserj.ʊ.leɪt/
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- [ser-yuh-lit, -leyt, ser-uh-]
- /ˈsɛr yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt, ˈsɛr ə-/
Definitions of serrulate word
- adjective serrulate finely or minutely serrate, as a leaf. 1
- adjective serrulate (esp of leaves) minutely serrate 0
- adjective serrulate having small, fine teeth or notches along the edge; finely serrate 0
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Origin of serrulate
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; < New Latin serrulātus, equivalent to Latin serrul(a) small saw (see serrate, -ule1) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Serrulate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
serrulate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
serrulate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for serrulate
adj serrulate
- denticulate — very finely toothed
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