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Webster 1913 Edition
Phylum
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1.
(Zool.)
One of the larger divisions of the animal kingdom; a branch; a grand division.
Definition 2024
phylum
phylum
English
Noun
phylum (plural phyla or phylums)
- (taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank
- Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata.
- (linguistics) A large division of possibly related languages, or a major language family which is not subordinate to another.
Synonyms
- (group of languages): superstock
Translations
(biology, taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class
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Derived terms
Latin
Pronunciation
- (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈpʰy.lum/, [ˈpʰʏ.ɫũ]
Noun
phylum n (genitive phylī); second declension
Inflection
Second declension.
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | phylum | phyla |
| genitive | phylī | phylōrum |
| dative | phylō | phylīs |
| accusative | phylum | phyla |
| ablative | phylō | phylīs |
| vocative | phylum | phyla |