troglobiont

trog·lo·bi·ont

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trog-luh-bahy-ont]
- /ˌtrɒg ləˈbaɪ ɒnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trog-luh-bahy-ont]
- /ˌtrɒg ləˈbaɪ ɒnt/

Definition of troglobiont word

noun troglobiont any creature having a cave-dwelling mode of life. 1

Just one definition for troglobiont

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Origin of troglobiont

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

1920-25; < Greek trōglo- (see troglodyte) + -biont

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Parts of speech for Troglobiont

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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troglobiont popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

troglobiont usage trend in Literature

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