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- US Pronunciation
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- [mid-kawrs, -kohrs]
- /ˈmɪdˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mid-kawrs, -kohrs]
- /ˈmɪdˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs/
Definitions of midcourse word
- noun midcourse the middle of a course. 1
- noun midcourse Rocketry. the portion of a ballistic trajectory between the end of powered flight and the beginning of the reentry phase. 1
- noun midcourse Aerospace. the portion of a space trajectory between leaving the earth's vicinity and arrival at the desired destination, as another planet. 1
- noun midcourse In the middle of a course. 1
- adjective midcourse performed or occurring in the middle of the course of a spacecraft or rocket 0
- adjective midcourse happening during the middle phase of a flight, journey, or course of action 0
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Origin of midcourse
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; mid- + course
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Parts of speech for Midcourse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
midcourse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
midcourse usage trend in Literature
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