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- [spek-yuh-luh m]
- /ˈspɛk yə ləm/
- /ˈspekjʊləm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spek-yuh-luh m]
- /ˈspɛk yə ləm/
Definitions of speculum word
- noun plural speculum a mirror or reflector, especially one of polished metal, as on a reflecting telescope. 1
- noun plural speculum speculum metal. 1
- noun plural speculum Surgery. an instrument for rendering a part accessible to observation, as by enlarging an orifice. 1
- noun plural speculum Ornithology. a lustrous or specially colored area on the wings of certain birds. 1
- noun speculum a mirror, esp one made of polished metal for use in a telescope, etc 0
- noun speculum an instrument for dilating a bodily cavity or passage to permit examination of its interior 0
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Origin of speculum
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin: mirror, equivalent to spec(ere) to look, behold + -ulum instrumental suffix; see -ule
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Parts of speech for Speculum
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speculum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for speculum
noun speculum
- cheval glass — full-length mirror that can swivel
- gaper — a person or thing that gapes.
- hand glass — a small mirror with a handle.
- imager — a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible.
- looking glass — a mirror made of glass with a metallic or amalgam backing.
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