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erythematous

/ˌɛɹəˈθɛmətəs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.64 in modern English

Syllables
ery-the-ma-tous
IPA
/ˌɛɹəˈθɛmətəs/
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or pertaining to erythema.

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: erythemato- + -ous.

Word Breakdown

Derived Forms

erythematously

Phrases

Mediterranean erythematous fever

Frequently Paired Words

erythematoedematous rash erythemogenic reddened

Questions

How do you pronounce erythematous?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɛɹəˈθɛmətəs/.
What does erythematous mean?
Of or pertaining to erythema.
Where does erythematous come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: erythemato- + -ous.

How to pronounce erythematous

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