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- [uh-strom-i-tree]
- /əˈstrɒm ɪ tri/
- /astrˈɒmətri/
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- [uh-strom-i-tree]
- /əˈstrɒm ɪ tri/
Definitions of astrometry word
- noun astrometry the branch of astronomy concerned with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies 3
- noun astrometry the branch of astronomy dealing with the measurement of the positions, motions, and distances of planets, stars, etc. 3
- noun astrometry the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of the celestial bodies. 1
- noun astrometry The measurement of the positions, motions, and magnitudes of stars. 1
- noun astrometry (astronomy) the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of celestial bodies, particularly stars. 0
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Origin of astrometry
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; astro- + -metry
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Parts of speech for Astrometry
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astrometry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
astrometry usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for astrometry
noun astrometry
- horoscope — a diagram of the heavens, showing the relative position of planets and the signs of the zodiac, for use in calculating births, foretelling events in a person's life, etc.
- astrophysics — Astrophysics is the study of the physical and chemical structure of the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space.
- stargazing — to gaze at or observe the stars.
- uranology — uranography.
- selenology — the branch of astronomy that deals with the nature and origin of the physical features of the moon.
Top questions with astrometry
- what is astrometry?
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