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- [kahy-muh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈkaɪ məˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
- /ˈkaɪ.mə.ɡrɑːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahy-muh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈkaɪ məˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
Definitions of kymograph word
- noun kymograph an instrument for measuring and graphically recording variations in fluid pressure, as those of the human pulse. 1
- noun kymograph An instrument for recording variations in pressure, e.g., in sound waves or in blood within blood vessels, by the trace of a stylus on a rotating cylinder. 1
- noun kymograph a rotatable drum for holding paper on which a tracking stylus continuously records variations in blood pressure, respiratory movements, etc 0
- noun kymograph this device as applied to the measurement of variations in the muscular action of the articulatory organs 0
- noun kymograph an instrument for recording the angular oscillations of an aircraft in flight 0
- noun kymograph an apparatus consisting of a rotating drum for recording wavelike motions, variations, or modulations, such as muscular contractions 0
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Origin of kymograph
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; kymo- + -graph
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Parts of speech for Kymograph
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
kymograph 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 about 69% 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.
kymograph usage trend in Literature
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