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- US Pronunciation
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- [see-tuh]
- /ˈsi tə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [see-tuh]
- /ˈsi tə/
Definition of setal word
- noun plural setal a stiff hair; bristle or bristlelike part. 1
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Origin of setal
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 Setal
noun
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setal 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.
According to our data about 69% 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.
setal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for setal
adj setal
- aristate — Botany. having aristae; awned.
- barbellate — (of plants or plant organs) covered with barbs, hooks, or bristles
- bristly — Bristly hair is thick and rough.
- chaetophorous — bearing bristles; setigerous.
- hispid — rough with stiff hairs, bristles, or minute spines.