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- [kawr-uh-gey-shuh n, kor-]
- /ˌkɔr əˈgeɪ ʃən, ˌkɒr-/
- /ˌkɒ.rə.ˈɡeɪʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawr-uh-gey-shuh n, kor-]
- /ˌkɔr əˈgeɪ ʃən, ˌkɒr-/
Definitions of corrugation word
- noun corrugation a corrugating or being corrugated 3
- noun corrugation any of the parallel ridges or grooves of a corrugated surface 3
- noun corrugation the act or state of corrugating or of being corrugated. 1
- noun corrugation a wrinkle; fold; furrow; ridge. 1
- noun corrugation The act corrugating; contraction into wrinkles or alternate ridges and grooves. 1
- noun corrugation ridged surface 1
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Origin of corrugation
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Medieval Latin corrūgātiōn- (stem of corrūgātiō) a wrinkling. See corrugate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Corrugation
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corrugation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
corrugation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for corrugation
noun corrugation
- ridge — a long, narrow elevation of land; a chain of hills or mountains.
- crease — Creases are lines that are made in cloth or paper when it is crushed or folded.
- fold — to confine (sheep or other domestic animals) in a fold.
- wrinkle — an ingenious trick or device; a clever innovation: a new advertising wrinkle.
- channel — A channel is a television station.
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