Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

magnetoreception

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: mag-ne-tore-cep-tion
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of magnetoception.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The ability to sense the Earth’s magnetic field—a trait known as magnetoreception—is well documented among many animals, but researchers have struggled to show that humans are also capable of the feat. Until now."

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek Μάγνης (Mágnēs) Ancient Greek μᾰ́γνης (mắgnēs)bor. Old French magnetebor. ▲ Ancient Greek μᾰ́γνης (mắgnēs)bor. Latin magnēsbor. Middle English magnete English magnet English magnet- Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English magneto- English reception English magnetoreception From magneto- + reception.

Usage

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Questions

What does magnetoreception mean?: Alternative form of magnetoception.
Where does magnetoreception come from?: Etymology tree Ancient Greek Μάγνης (Mágnēs) Ancient Greek μᾰ́γνης (mắgnēs)bor. Old French magnetebor. ▲ Ancient Greek μᾰ́γνης (mắgnēs)bor. Latin magnēsbor. Middle English magnete English magnet English magnet- Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English magneto- English reception English magnetoreception From magneto- + reception.

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