synoecious

syn·oi·cous

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-noi-kuh s]
- /sɪˈnɔɪ kəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-noi-kuh s]
- /sɪˈnɔɪ kəs/

Definitions of synoecious word

adjective synoecious having male and female flowers on one head, as in many composite plants. 1
adjective synoecious (of a bryophyte) having male and female organs together on a branch, usually mixed at the tip 0
adjective synoecious having male and female flowers in the same inflorescence 0
adjective synoecious having both antheridia and archegonia in the same cluster 0

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Origin of synoecious

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < Greek sýnoikos dwelling in the same house, equivalent to syn- syn- + oik- (base of oîkos, oikía house, oikeîn to dwell) + -os adj. suffix; see -ous

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Parts of speech for Synoecious

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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synoecious popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

synoecious usage trend in Literature

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