isostacy

i·sos·ta·sy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-sos-tuh-see]
- /aɪˈsɒs tə si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-sos-tuh-see]
- /aɪˈsɒs tə si/

Definitions of isostacy word

noun isostacy Geology. the equilibrium of the earth's crust, a condition in which the forces tending to elevate balance those tending to depress. 1
noun isostacy the state in which pressures from every side are equal. 1

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Origin of isostacy

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; iso- + -stasy < Greek -stasia; see stasis, -y3

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Parts of speech for Isostacy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Isostacy

isostacy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

isostacy usage trend in Literature

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