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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pentasternum

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pen-taster-num
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The third sclerite of a segmented sternal complex.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From penta- + sternum.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

pentasterna (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

tritosternum tetrasternum

Questions

What does pentasternum mean?
The third sclerite of a segmented sternal complex.
Where does pentasternum come from?
From penta- + sternum.

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