launchpad

launch pad

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈlȯnch-ˌpad, ˈlänch-\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈlȯnch-ˌpad, ˈlänch-\

Definitions of launchpad word

noun launchpad the platform on which a missile or launch vehicle undergoes final prelaunch checkout and countdown and from which it is launched from the surface of the earth. 1
noun launchpad something that serves to launch or initiate: He used his legal experience as a launch pad for his career in politics. 1
noun launchpad The surface or structure from which a launch is made. 1
noun launchpad a platform from which a spacecraft, rocket, etc, is launched 0
noun launchpad an effective starting point for a career, enterprise, or campaign 0
noun launchpad the platform from which a rocket, guided missile, etc. is launched 0

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Origin of launchpad

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60

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Parts of speech for Launchpad

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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launchpad popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

launchpad usage trend in Literature

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