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- [noo-klee-er, nyoo- or, by metathesis, -kyuh-ler]
- /ˈnu kli ər, ˈnyu- or, by metathesis, -kyə lər/
- /ˈnjuːkliə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noo-klee-er, nyoo- or, by metathesis, -kyuh-ler]
- /ˈnu kli ər, ˈnyu- or, by metathesis, -kyə lər/
Definitions of nuclear word
- adjective nuclear pertaining to or involving atomic weapons: nuclear war. 1
- adjective nuclear operated or powered by atomic energy: a nuclear submarine. 1
- adjective nuclear (of a nation or group of nations) having atomic weapons. 1
- adjective nuclear of, relating to, or forming a nucleus. 1
- adjective nuclear of, relating to, or like the nuclear family: nuclear bonds. 1
- noun nuclear nuclear energy: switching to nuclear as a power source. 1
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Origin of nuclear
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; nucle(us) + -ar1; compare French nucléaire
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Nuclear
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nuclear popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nuclear
adjective nuclear
- atomic — Atomic means relating to power that is produced from the energy released by splitting atoms.
- fissile — capable of being split or divided; cleavable.
- fissionable — capable of or possessing a nucleus or nuclei capable of undergoing fission: a fissionable nucleus; fissionable material.
- main — chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading: the company's main office; the main features of a plan.
- basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
Antonyms for nuclear
adjective nuclear
- additional — Additional things are extra things apart from the ones already present.
- auxiliary — An auxiliary is a person who is employed to assist other people in their work. Auxiliaries are often medical workers or members of the armed forces.
- extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.
- inessential — not essential; not necessary; nonessential.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
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