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transecting

tran·sect
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tran-sekt]
    • /trænˈsɛkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tran-sekt]
    • /trænˈsɛkt/

Definition of transecting word

  • verb with object transecting to cut across; dissect transversely. 1

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Origin of transecting

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; tran(s)- + Latin sectus, past participle of secāre to cut, sever (see section)

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Parts of speech for Transecting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

transecting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

transecting usage trend in Literature

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