nucular

English

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈnukjəlɚ/ enPR: no͞oʹkyələr When used for nuclear, this pronunciation is proscribed, although some dictionaries recognize it because of its increasing usage.

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• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈnjuːkjələ/ enPR: nyo͞oʹkyələ

Etymology 1

From a back-spelling of a mispronunciation of nuclear by metathesis and epenthesis or by association with nuke.

Adjective

nucular (not comparable)

1. Pronunciation spelling of nuclear.

Etymology 2

From nucule + -ar.

Adjective

nucular (comparative more nucular, superlative most nucular)

1. (botany) Nut-shaped; of or relating to a nucule — a section of a compound (usually hard) fruit.

Anagrams

• uncular