vermicular

ver·mic·u·lar

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ver-mik-yuh-ler]
- /vərˈmɪk yə lər/
- /vɜː.ˈmɪ.kjʊ.lə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ver-mik-yuh-ler]
- /vərˈmɪk yə lər/

Definitions of vermicular word

adjective vermicular of, relating to, or done by worms. 1
adjective vermicular consisting of or characterized by sinuous or wavy outlines or markings resembling the form or tracks of a worm. 1
adjective vermicular resembling the form, markings, motion, or tracks of worms 0
adjective vermicular of or relating to worms or wormlike animals 0
adjective vermicular suggestive of a worm or worms in shape or movement 0
adjective vermicular covered with irregularly twisting lines, ridges, or indentations suggestive of worm tracks 0

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Origin of vermicular

First appearance:

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

1645-55; < Medieval Latin vermiculāris, equivalent to Latin vermicul(us) vermicule + -āris -ar1

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Parts of speech for Vermicular

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Vermicular

vermicular popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for vermicular

adj vermicular

creeping — (of a plant) having a stem that grows horizontally along the ground and throws out roots at intervals

adjective vermicular

wormlike — Zoology. any of numerous long, slender, soft-bodied, legless, bilaterally symmetrical invertebrates, including the flatworms, roundworms, acanthocephalans, nemerteans, gordiaceans, and annelids.

All 2 Synonyms of vermicular