Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhl-nuh]
- /ˈʌl nə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhl-nuh]
- /ˈʌl nə/
Definitions of ulnae word
- noun plural ulnae Anatomy. the bone of the forearm on the side opposite to the thumb. Compare radius (def 7). 1
- noun plural ulnae a corresponding bone in the forelimb of other vertebrates. 1
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Origin of ulnae
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Latin: elbow; akin to Greek ōlénē, Old English eln ell2
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Parts of speech for Ulnae
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ulnae popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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.
ulnae usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ulnae
noun ulnae
- forearms — Plural form of forearm.