diastrophic

di·as·tro·phism

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-as-truh-fiz-uh m]
- /daɪˈæs trəˌfɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-as-truh-fiz-uh m]
- /daɪˈæs trəˌfɪz əm/

Definitions of diastrophic word

noun diastrophic Also called tectonism. the action of the forces that cause the earth's crust to be deformed, producing continents, mountains, changes of level, etc. 1
noun diastrophic any such resulting deformation. 1
adjective diastrophic Relating to diastrophism. 0

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Origin of diastrophic

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < Greek diastroph(ḗ) a distortion (see dia-, strophe) + -ism

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Parts of speech for Diastrophic

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diastrophic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

diastrophic usage trend in Literature

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