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anthropometer

an·thro·pom·e·ter
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-thruh-pom-i-ter]
    • /ˌæn θrəˈpɒm ɪ tər/
    • /ˈanθrəpəmˌɪtə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-thruh-pom-i-ter]
    • /ˌæn θrəˈpɒm ɪ tər/

Definitions of anthropometer word

  • noun anthropometer an instrument that consists of a calibrated, vertical rod to which are attached two horizontal arms, one fixed and one movable, for measuring the human trunk and limbs. 1
  • noun anthropometer A device used in anthropometry to measure parts of the body. 0

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Origin of anthropometer

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; anthropo- + -meter

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Parts of speech for Anthropometer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

anthropometer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.

anthropometer usage trend in Literature

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