stenopaeic

sten·o·pe·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sten-uh-pee-ik]
- /ˌstɛn əˈpi ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sten-uh-pee-ik]
- /ˌstɛn əˈpi ɪk/

Definitions of stenopaeic word

adjective stenopaeic pertaining to or containing a narrow slit or minute opening: a stenopeic device to aid vision after eye surgery. 1
noun stenopaeic a device, as of wood, metal, or cardboard, with a narrow horizontal slit, worn over the eyes for protection against bright sunlight. 1

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Origin of stenopaeic

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; sten(o)- + Greek opaî(os) having a hole + -ic

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Parts of speech for Stenopaeic

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stenopaeic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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