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- [uhn-suh-nit, -neyt]
- /ˈʌn sə nɪt, -ˌneɪt/
- /ʌnsˈɪneɪt/
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- [uhn-suh-nit, -neyt]
- /ˈʌn sə nɪt, -ˌneɪt/
Definitions of uncinate word
- adjective uncinate hooked; bent at the end like a hook. 1
- adjective uncinate shaped like a hook 0
- adjective uncinate of, relating to, or possessing uncini 0
- adjective uncinate bent like a hook; hooked 0
- adjective uncinate (botany) Hooked at the end. 0
- adjective uncinate (anatomy) hooked in appearance. 0
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Origin of uncinate
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; < Latin uncīnāt(us) furnished with hooks, equivalent to uncīnus hook (unc(us) hook + -īnus -ine1) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Uncinate
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uncinate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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