isocheim

i·so·cheim

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-suh-kahym]
- /ˈaɪ səˌkaɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-suh-kahym]
- /ˈaɪ səˌkaɪm/

Definitions of isocheim word

noun isocheim a line on a map connecting points that have the same mean winter temperature. 1
noun isocheim A line on a map connecting points having the same average temperature in winter. 1
noun isocheim a line on a map connecting places with the same mean winter temperature 0
noun isocheim a line on a map connecting points on the earth's surface that have the same mean winter temperature 0
noun isocheim A geoisotherm of equal mean winter temperature. 0

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Origin of isocheim

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; iso- + -cheim < Greek cheîma winter cold

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Parts of speech for Isocheim

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isocheim popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.