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- [ek-oh-loh-key-shuh n]
- /ˌɛk oʊ loʊˈkeɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ek-oh-loh-key-shuh n]
- /ˌɛk oʊ loʊˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of echolocation word
- noun echolocation the general method of locating objects by determining the time for an echo to return and the direction from which it returns, as by radar or sonar. 1
- noun echolocation Zoology. the sonarlike system used by dolphins, bats, and other animals to detect and locate objects by emitting usually high-pitched sounds that reflect off the object and return to the animal's ears or other sensory receptors. 1
- noun echolocation The location of objects by reflected sound, in particular that used by animals such as dolphins and bats. 1
- noun echolocation animal sense: sonar 1
- uncountable noun echolocation Echolocation is a system used by some animals to determine the position of an object by measuring how long it takes for an echo to return from the object. 0
- noun echolocation determination of the position of an object by measuring the time taken for an echo to return from it and its direction 0
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Origin of echolocation
First appearance:
before 1944 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1944; echo + location
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Parts of speech for Echolocation
noun
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echolocation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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.
echolocation usage trend in Literature
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