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- [lee-ding ej]
- /ˈli dɪŋ ɛdʒ/
- /ˈliːdɪŋ edʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-ding ej]
- /ˈli dɪŋ ɛdʒ/
Definitions of leading edge words
- noun leading edge Aeronautics. the edge of an airfoil or propeller blade facing the direction of motion. 1
- noun leading edge something that is or represents the most advanced or innovative aspect of a field, activity, profession, etc.; forefront; vanguard: the leading edge of technology. 1
- noun leading edge of a trend 1
- noun leading edge of a plane 1
- singular noun leading edge The leading edge of a particular area of research or development is the area of it that seems most advanced or sophisticated. 0
- noun leading edge the forward edge of a propeller blade, aerofoil, or wing 0
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Origin of leading edge
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80
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Parts of speech for Leading edge
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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leading edge popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
leading edge usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for leading edge
noun leading edge
- forefront — the foremost part or place.
- vanguard — the foremost division or the front part of an army; advance guard; van.
- cutting edge — If you are at the cutting edge of a particular field of activity, you are involved in its most important or most exciting developments.
- front — the foremost part or surface of anything.
- point — a fraction whose denominator is some power of 10, usually indicated by a dot (decimal point or point) written before the numerator: as 0.4 = 4/10; 0.126 = 126/1000.
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