squamosal

squa·mo·sal

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwuh-moh-suh l]
- /skwəˈmoʊ səl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwuh-moh-suh l]
- /skwəˈmoʊ səl/

Definitions of squamosal word

adjective squamosal Anatomy. of or relating to the thin, scalelike portion of the temporal bone that is situated on the side of the skull above and behind the ear. 1
adjective squamosal Zoology. pertaining to a corresponding bone in other vertebrates. 1
abbreviation SQUAMOSAL squamous. 1
noun squamosal a squamosal bone. 1
noun squamosal a thin platelike paired bone in the skull of vertebrates: in mammals it forms part of the temporal bone 0
adjective squamosal of or relating to this bone 0

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Origin of squamosal

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Latin squāmōs(us) squamous + -al1

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Parts of speech for Squamosal

noun

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adverb

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Squamosal

squamosal 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.

According to our data about 62% 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.

squamosal usage trend in Literature

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