hodograph

hod·o·graph

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hod-uh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈhɒd əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
- /hˈɒdəɡrˌaf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hod-uh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈhɒd əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of hodograph word

noun hodograph the figure described by the extremity of a vector that has a fixed origin and a position vector equal to the velocity of a moving particle. 1
noun hodograph a curve of which the radius vector represents the velocity of a moving particle 0
noun hodograph (physics, mathematics) A curve described by the moving extremity of a line the other end of which is fixed, this line being constantly parallel to the direction of motion of, and having its length constantly proportional to the velocity of, a point moving in any path; -used in investigations respecting central forces. 0

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Origin of hodograph

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Greek hod(ós) way + -o- + -graph

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Parts of speech for Hodograph

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hodograph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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