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- [spur-mat-uh-zoh-uh n, -on, spur-muh-tuh-]
- /spɜrˌmæt əˈzoʊ ən, -ɒn, ˌspɜr mə tə-/
- /ˌspɜː.mə.təˈzəʊ.ɒn/
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- [spur-mat-uh-zoh-uh n, -on, spur-muh-tuh-]
- /spɜrˌmæt əˈzoʊ ən, -ɒn, ˌspɜr mə tə-/
Definition of spermatozoa word
- noun plural spermatozoa one of the minute, usually actively motile gametes in semen, which serve to fertilize the ovum; a mature male reproductive cell. 1
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Origin of spermatozoa
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1830-40; See origin at spermato-, -zoon
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Parts of speech for Spermatozoa
noun
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determiner
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spermatozoa popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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