subclavicular

clav·i·cle

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [klav-i-kuh l]
- /ˈklæv ɪ kəl/
- /sˌʌbkləvˈɪkjʊlə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klav-i-kuh l]
- /ˈklæv ɪ kəl/

Definitions of subclavicular word

noun subclavicular a bone of the pectoral arch. 1
noun subclavicular (in humans) either of two slender bones, each articulating with the sternum and a scapula and forming the anterior part of a shoulder; collarbone. 1
adjective subclavicular relating to the area beneath the clavicle or collarbone 0

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Origin of subclavicular

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Medieval Latin clāvicula collarbone, Latin: tendril, door-bolt, little key, equivalent to clāvi(s) key + -cula -cule1

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Parts of speech for Subclavicular

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subclavicular popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 66% 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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