agonic line

a·gon·ic line

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-gon-ik lahyn]
- /eɪˈgɒn ɪk laɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-gon-ik lahyn]
- /eɪˈgɒn ɪk laɪn/

Definitions of agonic line words

noun agonic line an imaginary line on the surface of the earth connecting points of zero magnetic declination 3
noun agonic line an imaginary line on the earth's surface along which true north and magnetic north are identical, and a compass needle makes no angle with the meridian 3
noun agonic line an imaginary line on the surface of the earth connecting all points at which the declination of the magnetic field of the earth is zero. 1
noun agonic line (cartography, navigation) A line on a chart or map joining points of zero magnetic declination. 0

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Origin of agonic line

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Agonic line

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agonic line popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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