How Do You Spell HEMITERATIC?

Pronunciation: [hˌɛmɪtəɹˈatɪk] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "hemiteratic" is quite complex, and can be best explained through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word starts with the sound "hemi," which is pronounced as "hɛmi." The following syllable is "ter," which is pronounced as "tɛr." The final syllable is "-atic," which is pronounced as "ætɪk." Overall, the word is pronounced as "hɛmi-tɛr-ætɪk," and refers to a geological classification of rocks that have a semi-metallic luster.

HEMITERATIC Meaning and Definition

1. Relating to hemiterata.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for HEMITERATIC

• gemiteratic
• bemiteratic
• nemiteratic
• jemiteratic
• uemiteratic
• yemiteratic
• hwmiteratic
• hsmiteratic
• hdmiteratic
• hrmiteratic
• h4miteratic
• h3miteratic
• heniteratic
• hekiteratic
• hejiteratic
• hemuteratic
• hemjteratic
• hemkteratic
• hemoteratic
• hem9teratic

Etymology of HEMITERATIC

The word "hemiteratic" is derived from two Greek roots: "hemi-" meaning half or partially, and "teratos" meaning monster or marvel. In Greek, "hemi-" denotes that something is divided or shared in half, while "teratos" refers to something abnormal or extraordinary. When combined, "hemiteratic" conveys the idea of something that is partially monstrous or extraordinary.