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- [al-gol, -gawl]
- /ˈæl gɒl, -gɔl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-gol, -gawl]
- /ˈæl gɒl, -gɔl/
Definitions of algol word
- noun algol the second brightest star in Perseus, the first known eclipsing binary. Visual magnitude: 2.2–3.5; period: 68.8 hours; spectral type (brighter component): B8V 3
- noun algol a computer programming language designed for mathematical and scientific purposes; a high-level language 3
- noun algol a computer language employing algebraic symbols, used internationally for scientific computations 3
- noun algol a binary variable star in the constellation Perseus: magnitude 2.2 to 3.5: the fainter star regularly eclipses its brighter companion 3
- abbreviation Technical meaning of ALGOL ALGOL 60 3
- noun algol a star of the second magnitude in the constellation Perseus: the first known and most famous eclipsing binary star. 1
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Origin of algol
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Arabic, equivalent to al the + ghūl ghoul; as translation of Greek (Ptolemy) gorgónion the head of the Gorgon Medusa, held by Perseus
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Parts of speech for Algol
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algol popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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