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- [tek-tuh m]
- /ˈtɛk təm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [tek-tuh m]
- /ˈtɛk təm/
Definitions of tectum word
- noun plural tectum a rooflike structure. 1
- noun tectum any roof-like structure in the body, esp the dorsal area of the midbrain 0
- noun tectum a rooflike structure or covering 0
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Origin of tectum
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; < New Latin, Latin tēctum roof, special use of neuter of tēctus, past participle of tegere to cover; cf. protect
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Parts of speech for Tectum
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tectum 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.
tectum usage trend in Literature
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