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hysteretic

hys·ter·e·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [his-tuh-ree-sis]
    • /ˌhɪs təˈri sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [his-tuh-ree-sis]
    • /ˌhɪs təˈri sɪs/

Definitions of hysteretic word

  • noun hysteretic the lag in response exhibited by a body in reacting to changes in the forces, especially magnetic forces, affecting it. Compare magnetic hysteresis. 1
  • noun hysteretic the phenomenon exhibited by a system, often a ferromagnetic or imperfectly elastic material, in which the reaction of the system to changes is dependent upon its past reactions to change. 1
  • noun hysteretic Of or pertaining to hysteresis. 1

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Origin of hysteretic

First appearance:

before 1795
One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < Greek hystérēsis deficiency, state of being behind or late, hence inferior, equivalent to hysterē-, variant stem of hystereîn to come late, lag behind, verbal derivative of hýsteros coming behind + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Hysteretic

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hysteretic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% 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.

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