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- [kat-n-er-ee; especially British kuh-tee-nuh-ree]
- /ˈkæt nˌɛr i; especially British kəˈti nə ri/
- /kəˈtiːnərɪ/
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- [kat-n-er-ee; especially British kuh-tee-nuh-ree]
- /ˈkæt nˌɛr i; especially British kəˈti nə ri/
Definitions of catenary word
- noun catenary the curve assumed by a heavy uniform flexible cord hanging freely from two points. When symmetrical about the y-axis and intersecting it at y = a, the equation is y = a cosh x/a 3
- noun catenary the hanging cable between pylons along a railway track, from which the trolley wire is suspended 3
- adjective catenary of, resembling, relating to, or constructed using a catenary or suspended chain 3
- noun catenary the curve made by a flexible, uniform chain or cord freely suspended between two fixed points 3
- adjective catenary designating or of such a curve 3
- noun plural catenary Mathematics. the curve assumed approximately by a heavy uniform cord or chain hanging freely from two points not in the same vertical line. Equation: y = k cos h (x / k). 1
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Origin of catenary
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; < Latin catēnārius relating to a chain, equivalent to catēn(a) a chain + -ārius -ary
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Parts of speech for Catenary
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catenary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for catenary
noun catenary
- trajectory — the curve described by a projectile, rocket, or the like in its flight.
- arc — An arc is a smoothly curving line or movement.
- arch — An arch is a structure that is curved at the top and is supported on either side by a pillar, post, or wall.
- contour — You can refer to the general shape or outline of an object as its contours.
- loop — a hot bloom of pasty consistency, to be worked under a hammer or in rolls.
Antonyms for catenary
noun catenary
- line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
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