barretter

bar·ret·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bar-et-er, buh-ret-]
- /ˈbær ɛt ər, bəˈrɛt-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bar-et-er, buh-ret-]
- /ˈbær ɛt ər, bəˈrɛt-/

Definitions of barretter word

noun barretter a form of detector or control device employing a resistor that varies in proportion to its temperature. 1
noun barretter A ballast resistor. 0

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Origin of barretter

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; of uncertain origin; supposed connection with barrator is unclear

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Parts of speech for Barretter

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Barretter

barretter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

barretter usage trend in Literature

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