Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suhb-spuh-sif-ik]
- /ˌsʌb spəˈsɪf ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suhb-spuh-sif-ik]
- /ˌsʌb spəˈsɪf ɪk/
Definitions of subspecific word
- adjective subspecific of, relating to, or of the nature of a subspecies. 1
- adjective subspecific less than specific. 1
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Origin of subspecific
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; sub- + specific
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Parts of speech for Subspecific
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
subspecific popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
subspecific usage trend in Literature
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