level-off

lev·el-off

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lev-uh l awf, of]
- /ˈlɛv əl ɔf, ɒf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lev-uh l awf, of]
- /ˈlɛv əl ɔf, ɒf/

Definition of level-off word

noun level-off the maneuver of bringing an aircraft into a horizontal flying position after an ascent or descent. 1

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Origin of level-off

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; noun use of verb phrase level off

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Parts of speech for Level-off

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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level-off popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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.