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superfecundation

su·per·fe·cun·da·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-per-fee-kuh n-dey-shuh n, -fek-uh n-]
    • /ˌsu pərˌfi kənˈdeɪ ʃən, -ˌfɛk ən-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-per-fee-kuh n-dey-shuh n, -fek-uh n-]
    • /ˌsu pərˌfi kənˈdeɪ ʃən, -ˌfɛk ən-/

Definitions of superfecundation word

  • noun superfecundation the fertilization of two or more ova discharged at the same ovulation by successive acts of sexual intercourse. 1
  • noun superfecundation the fertilization of two or more ova, produced during the same menstrual cycle, by sperm ejaculated during two or more acts of sexual intercourse 0
  • noun superfecundation the fertilization of two ova at separate times during the same ovulation period 0

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Origin of superfecundation

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; super- + fecundation

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Parts of speech for Superfecundation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

superfecundation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.

superfecundation usage trend in Literature

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