meta-centre

me·ta-cen·tre

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mee-tuh sen-ter]
- /ˈmi tə ˈsɛn tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mee-tuh sen-ter]
- /ˈmi tə ˈsɛn tər/

Definition of meta-centre word

noun meta-centre the intersection between two vertical lines, one through the center of buoyancy of a hull in equilibrium, the other through the center of buoyancy when the hull is inclined slightly to one side or toward one end: the distance of this intersection above the center of gravity is an indication of the initial stability of the hull. 1

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Origin of meta-centre

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

From the French word métacentre, dating back to 1785-95. See meta-, center

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meta-centre popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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