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setae

se·ta
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [see-tuh]
    • /ˈsi tə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [see-tuh]
    • /ˈsi tə/

Definition of setae word

  • noun plural setae a stiff hair; bristle or bristlelike part. 1

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Origin of setae

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95, seta is from the Latin word sēta, saeta bristle

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Parts of speech for Setae

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

setae popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

setae usage trend in Literature

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