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- [kuh m-presh-uh n]
- /kəmˈprɛʃ ən/
- /kəmprˈeʃənəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-presh-uh n]
- /kəmˈprɛʃ ən/
Definitions of compressional word
- adjective compressional relating to compression 3
- noun compressional the act of compressing. 1
- noun compressional the state of being compressed. 1
- noun compressional the effect, result, or consequence of being compressed. 1
- noun compressional (in internal-combustion engines) the reduction in volume and increase of pressure of the air or combustible mixture in the cylinder prior to ignition, produced by the motion of the piston toward the cylinder head after intake. 1
- noun compressional Also called data compression. Computers. reduction of the storage space required for data by changing its format. 1
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Origin of compressional
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin compressiōn- (stem of compressiō), equivalent to compress(us) past participle of comprimere to press together (see com-, press1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Compressional
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compressional popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
compressional usage trend in Literature
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