cataclasis

cat·a·cla·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-uh-kley-sis, kuh-tak-luh-sis]
- /ˌkæt əˈkleɪ sɪs, kəˈtæk lə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-uh-kley-sis, kuh-tak-luh-sis]
- /ˌkæt əˈkleɪ sɪs, kəˈtæk lə sɪs/

Definitions of cataclasis word

noun cataclasis the deformation of rocks by crushing and shearing 3
noun cataclasis a process of deformation or metamorphism in which the grains of a rock are fractured and rotated. 1

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cataclasis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

cataclasis usage trend in Literature

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