anaclastic

an·a·clas·tic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-uh-klas-tik]
- /ˌæn əˈklæs tɪk/
- /ˌanəklˈastɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-klas-tik]
- /ˌæn əˈklæs tɪk/

Definitions of anaclastic word

adjective anaclastic relating to refraction 3
adjective anaclastic of, caused by, or causing refraction 3
adjective anaclastic of or relating to refraction. 1
adjective anaclastic Produced by the refraction of light, as seen through water. 0
adjective anaclastic Springing back, as the bottom of an anaclastic glass. 0

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Origin of anaclastic

First appearance:

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

1690-1700; < Greek anáklast(os) bent back (verbal adjective of anaklâ to refract, equivalent to ana- ana- + klân to break) + -ic

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Parts of speech for Anaclastic

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anaclastic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

anaclastic usage trend in Literature

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