antinode

an·ti·node

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-ti-nohd]
- /ˈæn tɪˌnoʊd/
- /ˌantɪnˈəʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ti-nohd]
- /ˈæn tɪˌnoʊd/

Definitions of antinode word

noun antinode a point at which the amplitude of one of the two kinds of displacement in a standing wave has maximum value. Generally the other kind of displacement has its minimum value at this point 3
noun antinode the point of maximum vibration located between two adjacent nodes in a vibrating body 3
noun antinode the region of maximum amplitude between two adjacent nodes in a standing wave. 1
noun antinode The position of maximum displacement in a standing wave system. 1
noun antinode (physics) A region of maximum amplitude situated between adjacent nodes of a vibrating body, such as a string. 0

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Origin of antinode

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; anti- + node

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Parts of speech for Antinode

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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antinode popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% 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.

antinode usage trend in Literature

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