How Do You Spell MULTIFIDOUS?

Pronunciation: [mˌʌltɪfˈɪdəs] (IPA)

The word "multifidous" is pronounced /mʌltɪ'faɪdəs/ and is spelled with the prefix "multi-" meaning many and the suffix "-fidous" meaning divided or split. The word describes something that is divided into many parts, such as a plant with many branches or a muscle with many tendons. The spelling of this word may seem complex, but with the use of IPA phonetic transcription it is easier to understand and pronounce correctly. Proper spelling is important for effective communication and understanding.

MULTIFIDOUS Meaning and Definition

1. Having many clefts or divisions; in bot., applied to a simple leaf divided laterally to about the middle into numerous portions: when the divisions extend deeper it is called multipartite.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MULTIFIDOUS

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Etymology of MULTIFIDOUS

The word "multifidous" is derived from the Latin word "multifidus".

The Latin word "multifidus" is a combination of two elements: "multi-" meaning "many" or "multiple", and "fidus" meaning "split" or "divided".

In English, the suffix "-ous" is added to form an adjective, turning "multifidus" into "multifidous". So, "multifidous" describes something that is divided into multiple parts or having multiple splits.