ternate

ter·nate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tur-nit, -neyt]
- /ˈtɜr nɪt, -neɪt/
- /tˈɜːneɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tur-nit, -neyt]
- /ˈtɜr nɪt, -neɪt/

Definitions of ternate word

adjective ternate consisting of three; arranged in threes. 1
adjective ternate Botany. consisting of three leaflets, as a compound leaf. having leaves arranged in whorls of three, as a plant. 1
noun ternate an island in E Indonesia, W of Halmahera: important source of spices. 53 sq. mi. (137 sq. km). 1
adjective ternate (esp of a leaf) consisting of three leaflets or other parts 0
adjective ternate (esp of plants) having groups of three members 0
adjective ternate consisting of three 0

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Origin of ternate

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

From the New Latin word ternātus, dating back to 1745-55. See tern2, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Ternate

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ternate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

ternate usage trend in Literature

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