systema respiratorium
noun
Simple meaning
The system for taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
sɪsˈtɛməɹɛspɚətɔɹiəm
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The system for taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide; in terrestrial animals this is accomplished by breathing
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: The system for taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide; in terrestrial animals this is accomplished by breathing
Used this way, systema respiratorium is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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