Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

adipous

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: adipous
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to adipose, the fatty tissue.

Archaic

Example Sentences

"Mr. Copland Hutchison remarks*, that the cellular texture connecting the adipous membrane, to the fascia or muscles, suppurates and sloughs more readily than the adipous substance itself."

Etymology

From adipose + -ous.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: adipose

Usage

Archaic

Questions

What does adipous mean?: Of or relating to adipose, the fatty tissue.
Where does adipous come from?: From adipose + -ous.

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