cepheid

Ce·phe·us

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [see-fee-uh s, -fyoos]
- /ˈsi fi əs, -fyus/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [see-fee-uh s, -fyoos]
- /ˈsi fi əs, -fyus/

Definitions of cepheid word

noun cepheid a type of variable star with a regular cycle of variations in luminosity 3
adjective cepheid relating to or resembling a variable star with a regular cycle of variations in luminosity 3
noun cepheid A variable star having a regular cycle of brightness with a frequency related to its luminosity, so allowing estimation of its distance from the earth. 1
noun cepheid (astronomy) A cepheid variable. 0
adjective cepheid (astronomy) Relating to cepheid variables. 0

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cepheid popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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