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- US Pronunciation
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- [hi-lahy-uh-kuh l]
- /hɪˈlaɪ ə kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hi-lahy-uh-kuh l]
- /hɪˈlaɪ ə kəl/
Definitions of heliac word
- adjective heliac pertaining to or occurring near the sun, especially applied to such risings and settings of a star as are most nearly coincident with those of the sun while yet visible. 1
- adjective heliac Alternative form of heliacal. 0
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Origin of heliac
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Late Latin hēliac(us) (< Greek hēliakós; see heli-1, -ac) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Heliac
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
heliac popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
heliac usage trend in Literature
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