Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [strahy-uh]
- /ˈstraɪ ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [strahy-uh]
- /ˈstraɪ ə/
Definitions of striae word
- noun plural striae a slight or narrow furrow, ridge, stripe, or streak, especially one of a number in parallel arrangement: striae of muscle fiber. 1
- noun plural striae Mineralogy. any of a series of parallel lines or tiny grooves on the surface of a crystal, indicative of the mode of growth. 1
- noun plural striae Architecture. a flute on the shaft of a column. 1
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Origin of striae
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin: furrow, channel
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Parts of speech for Striae
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
striae popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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