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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-uh-sen-ter]
- /ˈæp əˌsɛn tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-uh-sen-ter]
- /ˈæp əˌsɛn tər/
Definitions of apocenter word
- noun apocenter the point in the orbit of a heavenly body farthest from a primary other than the earth or the sun. 1
- noun apocenter (astronomy) The furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction (the principal focus of the ellipse). 1
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Origin of apocenter
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; apo- + center
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Parts of speech for Apocenter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apocenter 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
apocenter usage trend in Literature
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