stapedial

sta·pes

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stey-peez]
- /ˈsteɪ piz/
- /steɪpˈiːdɪəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stey-peez]
- /ˈsteɪ piz/

Definitions of stapedial word

noun plural stapedial the innermost, stirrup-shaped bone of a chain of three small bones in the middle ear of humans and other mammals, involved in the conduction of sound vibrations to the inner ear. Also called stirrup. Compare incus (def 1), malleus. 1
adjective stapedial of the stapes 0

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Origin of stapedial

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

1660-70; < New Latin stapēs, Medieval Latin: stirrup, perhaps etymologizing alteration of Italian staffa stirrup (< Germanic) by association with Latin stāre to stand, and pēs, stem ped- foot

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Parts of speech for Stapedial

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stapedial popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

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