celestial mechanics

ce·les·tial me·chan·ics

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-les-chuh l muh-kan-iks]
- /səˈlɛs tʃəl məˈkæn ɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-les-chuh l muh-kan-iks]
- /səˈlɛs tʃəl məˈkæn ɪks/

Definitions of celestial mechanics words

noun celestial mechanics the study of the motion of celestial bodies under the influence of gravitational fields 3
noun celestial mechanics the branch of astronomy that deals with the motion and positions of celestial objects in orbit 3
noun celestial mechanics the branch of astronomy that deals with the application of the laws of dynamics and Newton's law of gravitation to the motions of heavenly bodies. 1
noun celestial mechanics (astronomy) The dynamics of celestial bodies subject to mutual gravitational attraction. 0

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Origin of celestial mechanics

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

First recorded in 1815-25

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celestial mechanics popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 66% 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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