blue shift

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bloo shift]
- /blu ʃɪft/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bloo shift]
- /blu ʃɪft/

Definition of blue shift words

noun blue shift a shift toward shorter wavelengths of the spectral lines of a celestial object, caused by the motion of the object toward the observer. 1

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Origin of blue shift

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; blue + shift

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Parts of speech for Blue shift

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blue shift popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% 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.

blue shift usage trend in Literature

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