emissarial
/ˌɛmɪˈsɛɹi.əl/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 0.00 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Connecting one organ or system to another, especially forming connections from outside the cranium to inside the cranium.
adj
Pertaining to an emissary or the functions of an emissary.
Example Sentences
- "Larger differences were observed by Stepanik (300) on emissarial veins of twenty-five subjects measured first in recumbent and immediately afterwards in a standing position."
- "Routes of retinoblastoma spread from the globe to the surrounding tissues are via emissarial or globe erosion (Fig. 9-109)."
- "Anterior segment tumors traverse aqueous outflow pathways, preexisting emissarial canals, or perforations in the cornea."
- "In contrast to Titus' emissarial role, which clearly champions Paul's apostleship, Timothy's emissarial roles involve general oversight of the well- being of the churches to which he is sent."
- "Other Catholic clergy were sent overseas in various emissarial capacities as well."
- "'How many other people are being similarly summoned?' he asked. 'By emissarial projection, only yourself.'"
Etymology
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌɛmɪˈsɛɹi.əl/
- British English: /ˌɛmɪˈsɛəɹi.əl/
Inflected Forms
more emissarial (comparative)
most emissarial (superlative)