diffractive

dif·frac·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-frak-tiv]
- /dɪˈfræk tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-frak-tiv]
- /dɪˈfræk tɪv/

Definitions of diffractive word

adjective diffractive causing or pertaining to diffraction. 1
noun diffractive (physics) Having the ability to diffract light. 1

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Origin of diffractive

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; diffract + -ive

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Parts of speech for Diffractive

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adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Diffractive

diffractive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

diffractive usage trend in Literature

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