arcograph

arc·o·graph

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahr-kuh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈɑr kəˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
- /ˈɑːkəɡrˌaf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-kuh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈɑr kəˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of arcograph word

noun arcograph an instrument used for drawing arcs without using a central point 3
noun arcograph an instrument for drawing arcs, having a flexible arc-shaped part adjusted by an extensible straight bar connecting its sides. 1
noun arcograph An instrument for drawing a circular arc without the use of a central point. 1

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Origin of arcograph

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

First recorded in 1815-25; arc + -o- + -graph

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Parts of speech for Arcograph

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Arcograph

arcograph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.