isobath

i·so·bath

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahy-suh-bath]
- /ˈaɪ səˌbæθ/
- /ˈaɪsəbˌaθ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-suh-bath]
- /ˈaɪ səˌbæθ/

Definitions of isobath word

noun isobath an imaginary line or one drawn on a map connecting all points of equal depth below the surface of a body of water. 1
noun isobath a similar line for indicating the depth below the surface of the earth of an aquifer or the top of the water table. 1
noun isobath A line on a chart joining places of equal depth of water; a depth contour. 1
noun isobath a line on a map connecting points of equal underwater depth 0
noun isobath a contour line on a map connecting points of equal depth in a body of water or below the earth's surface 0

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Origin of isobath

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90, isobath is from the Greek word isobathḗs of equal depth. See iso-, batho-

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Parts of speech for Isobath

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isobath popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% 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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