hektostere

hek·to·stere

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hek-tuh-steer]
- /ˈhɛk təˌstɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hek-tuh-steer]
- /ˈhɛk təˌstɪər/

Definition of hektostere word

noun hektostere a unit of capacity equal to 100 steres, or 131 cubic yards. 1

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Origin of hektostere

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

From the French word hectostère, dating back to 1860-65. See hecto-, stere

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Parts of speech for Hektostere

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hektostere popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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.