Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lim-uh-son]
- /ˈlɪm əˌsɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lim-uh-son]
- /ˈlɪm əˌsɒn/
Definitions of limacon word
- noun limacon a plane curve generated by the locus of a point on a line at a fixed distance from the point of intersection of the line with a fixed circle, as the line revolves about a point on the circumference of the circle. Equation: r = a cosθ + b. 1
- noun limacon Alternative form of limaçon. 1
- noun limacon a heart-shaped, mathematical curve 0
- noun limacon a heart-shaped curve generated by a point lying on a line at a fixed distance from the intersection of the line with a fixed circle, the line rotating about a point on the circumference of the circle 0
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Origin of limacon
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < French: literally, snail, Old French, derivative of limaz < Latin līmācem, accusative of līmāx snail, slug
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Parts of speech for Limacon
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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limacon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
limacon usage trend in Literature
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