catenoid

cat·e·noid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kat-n-oid]
- /ˈkæt nˌɔɪd/
- /kˈatənˌɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-n-oid]
- /ˈkæt nˌɔɪd/

Definitions of catenoid word

noun catenoid the geometrical surface generated by rotating a catenary about its axis 3
noun catenoid the surface generated by rotating a catenary about its axis of symmetry. 1
noun catenoid (geometry) A three-dimensional surface formed by rotation of a catenary. 0

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Origin of catenoid

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < Latin catēn(a) a chain + -oid

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Parts of speech for Catenoid

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catenoid 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.

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