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astatic

a·stat·ic
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ey-stat-ik]
    • /eɪˈstæt ɪk/
    • /əs.ˈtæ.tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-stat-ik]
    • /eɪˈstæt ɪk/

Definitions of astatic word

  • adjective astatic not static; unstable 3
  • adjective astatic having no tendency to assume any particular position or orientation 3
  • adjective astatic (of a galvanometer) having two mutually compensating magnets arranged so that the instrument is independent of the earth's magnetic field 3
  • adjective astatic unstable; unsteady 3
  • adjective astatic not taking a definite position or direction 3
  • adjective astatic unstable; unsteady. 1

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Origin of astatic

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < Greek ástat(os) not steadfast, unstable (a- a-6 + statós standing) + -ic; see static

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Parts of speech for Astatic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

astatic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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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