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单词 subitaneous
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Definition of subitaneous in English:

subitaneous

adjective ˌsʌbɪˈteɪnɪəs
  • 1That occurs or is manifested suddenly, spontaneously, or in haste; sudden, hasty, unexpected.

  • 2Zoology. Of an egg (of certain invertebrates): hatching very soon after being laid, without a period of dormancy. Also: reproducing in this manner; designating or relating to such reproduction.

Origin

Mid 17th century. From classical Latin subitāneus sudden (from subitus + -āneus: see -aneous) + -ous.

Definition of subitaneous in US English:

subitaneous

adjectiveˌsʌbɪˈteɪnɪəs
  • 1That occurs or is manifested suddenly, spontaneously, or in haste; sudden, hasty, unexpected.

  • 2Zoology. Of an egg (of certain invertebrates): hatching very soon after being laid, without a period of dormancy. Also: reproducing in this manner; designating or relating to such reproduction.

Origin

Mid 17th century. From classical Latin subitāneus sudden (from subitus + -āneus: see -aneous) + -ous.

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