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subungual

un·gual
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhng-gwuh l]
    • /ˈʌŋ gwəl/
    • /sˈʌbʌŋɡwəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhng-gwuh l]
    • /ˈʌŋ gwəl/

Definition of subungual word

  • adjective subungual of, pertaining to, bearing, or shaped like a nail, claw, or hoof. 1

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Origin of subungual

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Latin ungu(is) a nail, claw, hoof (akin to Greek ónyx) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Subungual

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

subungual popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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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