analemma

an·a·lem·ma

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-l-em-uh]
- /ˌæn lˈɛm ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-l-em-uh]
- /ˌæn lˈɛm ə/

Definitions of analemma word

noun analemma a graduated scale shaped like a figure eight that indicates the daily declination of the sun 3
noun analemma a curve in the form of an elongated 8 marked with a scale, drawn on a globe of the earth to show the sun's declination and the equation of time for any day of the year: formed by plotting the sun's actual daily position at noon (mean solar time) for a year 3
noun plural analemma a scale shaped like the figure 8, showing the declination of the sun and the equation of time for each day of the year. 1
noun analemma An egg-shaped or figure-eight curve that results when the Sun's position in the sky is plotted out over the year at the same hour of mean solar time every day. 1

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Origin of analemma

First appearance:

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

1645-55; < Latin: pedestal of a sundial, sundial < Greek análēmma support

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Parts of speech for Analemma

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analemma popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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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