nomograph

nom·o·gram

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nom-uh-gram, noh-muh-]
- /ˈnɒm əˌgræm, ˈnoʊ mə-/
- /nˈɒməɡrˌaf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nom-uh-gram, noh-muh-]
- /ˈnɒm əˌgræm, ˈnoʊ mə-/

Definitions of nomograph word

noun nomograph a graph, usually containing three parallel scales graduated for different variables so that when a straight line connects values of any two, the related value may be read directly from the third at the point intersected by the line. 1
noun nomograph any similar graph used to show the relation between quantities, values, numbers, and so on. 1
noun nomograph A nomogram. 1

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Origin of nomograph

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; nomo- + -gram1

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Parts of speech for Nomograph

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adjective

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adverb

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nomograph popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

nomograph usage trend in Literature

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