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- [sen-trif-yuh-guh l, -uh-guh l]
- /sɛnˈtrɪf yə gəl, -ə gəl/
- /ˌsen.trɪˈfjuː.ɡəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-trif-yuh-guh l, -uh-guh l]
- /sɛnˈtrɪf yə gəl, -ə gəl/
Definitions of centrifugal word
- adjective centrifugal acting, moving, or tending to move away from a centre 3
- adjective centrifugal of, concerned with, or operated by centrifugal force 3
- adjective centrifugal (esp of certain inflorescences) developing outwards from a centre 3
- noun centrifugal any device that uses centrifugal force for its action 3
- noun centrifugal the rotating perforated drum in a centrifuge 3
- adjective centrifugal moving or tending to move away from a center 3
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Origin of centrifugal
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; < New Latin centrifug(us) center-fleeing (centri- centri- + Latin -fugus, derivative of fugere to flee) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Centrifugal
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centrifugal popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for centrifugal
adj centrifugal
- deviating — to turn aside, as from a route, way, course, etc.
- divergent — diverging; differing; deviating.
- eccentric — deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd: eccentric conduct; an eccentric person.
- outward — proceeding or directed toward the outside or exterior, or away from a central point: the outward flow of gold; the outward part of a voyage.
- radial — arranged like radii or rays.
Antonyms for centrifugal
adj centrifugal
- centripetal — acting, moving, or tending to move towards a centre
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