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- [too-ber-kuh l, tyoo-]
- /ˈtu bər kəl, ˈtyu-/
- /ˈtjuːb.ə.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [too-ber-kuh l, tyoo-]
- /ˈtu bər kəl, ˈtyu-/
Definitions of tubercle word
- noun tubercle a small rounded projection or excrescence, as on a bone or on the surface of the body. 1
- noun tubercle Pathology. a small, firm, rounded nodule or swelling. such a swelling as the characteristic lesion of tuberculosis. 1
- noun tubercle Botany. a tuberlike swelling or nodule. 1
- noun tubercle growth or lesion 1
- noun tubercle any small rounded nodule or elevation, esp on the skin, on a bone, or on a plant 0
- noun tubercle any small rounded pathological lesion of the tissues, esp one characteristic of tuberculosis 0
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Origin of tubercle
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
From the Latin word tūberculum, dating back to 1570-80. See tuber1, -cle1
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Parts of speech for Tubercle
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adjective
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preposition
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tubercle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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.
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