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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-suh]
- /ˈæn sə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-suh]
- /ˈæn sə/
Definitions of ansa word
- noun ansa the apparent extremities of planetary rings, esp those of Saturn, when viewed from such a perspective that they look like handles 3
- noun ansa any of several features of the nervous system shaped in a loop 3
- abbreviation Technical meaning of ANSA Advanced Network Systems Architecture 3
- noun plural ansa Archaeology. a looped handle, especially of a vase. 1
- noun plural ansa Astronomy. either of the apparent extremities of the rings of Saturn or of other planets, especially when viewed from the earth or from spacecraft under certain conditions, when they look like two handles. 1
- noun ansa (astronomy) the most protruding part of planetary rings as seen from distance. 1
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Origin of ansa
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
Borrowed into English from Latin around 1655-65
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Parts of speech for Ansa
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ansa popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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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