collapsar

col·lap·sar

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-lap-sahr]
- /kəˈlæp sɑr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-lap-sahr]
- /kəˈlæp sɑr/

Definitions of collapsar word

noun collapsar a collapsed star, either a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole 3
noun collapsar (formerly) a gravitationally collapsed star. 1
noun collapsar An old star that has collapsed under its own gravity to form a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole. 1
noun collapsar (astronomy) The black hole thought to form following the gravitational collapse of a massive star. 0

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Origin of collapsar

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

1970-75; collapse + -ar, extracted from pulsar, quasar, etc.

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Parts of speech for Collapsar

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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collapsar popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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