almagest

Al·ma·gest

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-muh-jest]
- /ˈæl məˌdʒɛst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-muh-jest]
- /ˈæl məˌdʒɛst/

Definitions of almagest word

noun almagest a work on astronomy compiled by Ptolemy in the 2nd century ad containing a description of the geocentric system of the universe and a star catalogue 3
noun almagest any of various similar medieval treatises on astrology, astronomy, or alchemy 3
noun almagest a vast work on astronomy and mathematics compiled by Ptolemy c. a.d. 140 3
noun almagest any of several medieval works like this, variously on astrology, alchemy, etc. 3
noun almagest (italics) a Greek work on astronomy by Ptolemy. 1
noun almagest (lowercase) any of various medieval works of a like kind, as on astrology or alchemy. 1

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Origin of almagest

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English almageste < Middle French < Arabic al the + majisṭī < Greek megístē (sýntaxis) greatest (composition)

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Parts of speech for Almagest

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almagest popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

almagest usage trend in Literature

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