counterearth

coun·ter·earth

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koun-ter-urth]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌɜrθ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koun-ter-urth]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌɜrθ/

Definition of counterearth word

noun counterearth (in Pythagorean astronomy) a planet, out of sight from our part of the earth, whose shadow upon the sun and moon, cast by a central fire that is also out of sight, causes the eclipses. 1

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Origin of counterearth

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; counter- + earth, as translation of Greek antíchthōn

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Parts of speech for Counterearth

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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counterearth popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

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