nodal point

nod·al point

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohd-l point]
- /ˈnoʊd l pɔɪnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohd-l point]
- /ˈnoʊd l pɔɪnt/

Definition of nodal point words

noun nodal point either of two points on the axis of a lens or other optical system, determined by extending an incident oblique ray and the corresponding refracted ray to the axis for the pair of rays that are parallel outside the optical system. 1

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Origin of nodal point

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Nodal point

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nodal point popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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