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brachistochrone

bra·chis·to·chrone
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bruh-kis-tuh-krohn]
    • /brəˈkɪs təˌkroʊn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bruh-kis-tuh-krohn]
    • /brəˈkɪs təˌkroʊn/

Definitions of brachistochrone word

  • noun brachistochrone the curve between two points through which a body moves under the force of gravity in a shorter time than for any other curve; the path of quickest descent 3
  • noun brachistochrone the curve between two points that in the shortest time by a body moving under an external force without friction; the curve of quickest descent. 1
  • noun brachistochrone (mathematics) A cycloid; the curve of fastest descent between two points. 0
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Origin of brachistochrone

First appearance:

before 1765
One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; < Greek bráchisto(s) shortest (superlative of brachýs brachy-) + chrónos time

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Parts of speech for Brachistochrone

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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brachistochrone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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.

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