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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [met-uh-sen-ter]
- /ˈmɛt əˌsɛn tər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [met-uh-sen-ter]
- /ˈmɛt əˌsɛn tər/
Definitions of metacenter word
- noun metacenter 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
- noun metacenter The point of intersection between a vertical line through the center of buoyancy of a floating body such as a ship and a vertical line through the new center of buoyancy when the body is tilted, which must be above the center of gravity to ensure stability. 1
- noun metacenter that point in a floating body at which a vertical line drawn through its center of buoyancy when it is upright meets the vertical line drawn through its center of buoyancy when it is tipped; center of gravity of the part of a floating body that is not submerged: for stability the metacenter must be above the center of gravity 0
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Origin of metacenter
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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Parts of speech for Metacenter
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metacenter 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.
According to our data about 70% 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.
metacenter usage trend in Literature
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