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- [zeer-ik]
- /ˈzɪər ɪk/
- /zˈerɪk/
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- [zeer-ik]
- /ˈzɪər ɪk/
Definitions of xeric word
- adjective xeric of, relating to, or adapted to a dry environment. 1
- noun xeric (of an environment or habitat) containing little moisture; very dry. 1
- adjective xeric of, relating to, or growing in dry conditions 0
- adjective xeric of, pertaining to, or having dry or desertlike conditions 0
- abbreviation XERIC xerophytic 0
- adjective xeric Said of an environment or habitat that is extremely dry, lacking humidity and water. 0
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Origin of xeric
First appearance:
before 1926 One of the 11% newest English words
1926; < Greek xēr(ós) dry + -ic1
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Parts of speech for Xeric
noun
adjective
verb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
xeric popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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