barometry

ba·rom·e·try

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [buh-rom-i-tree]
- /bəˈrɒm ɪ tri/
- /barˈɒmətri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-rom-i-tree]
- /bəˈrɒm ɪ tri/

Definitions of barometry word

noun barometry the process of measuring atmospheric pressure. 1
noun barometry The art or process of making barometrical measurements. 1

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Origin of barometry

First appearance:

before 1705

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1705-15; baro- + -metry

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Parts of speech for Barometry

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Barometry

barometry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

barometry usage trend in Literature

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