pathfinding

path·find·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [path-fahyn-der, pahth‐]
- /ˈpæθˌfaɪn dər, ˈpɑθ‐/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [path-fahyn-der, pahth‐]
- /ˈpæθˌfaɪn dər, ˈpɑθ‐/

Definitions of pathfinding word

noun pathfinding a person who finds or makes a path, way, route, etc., especially through a previously unexplored or untraveled wilderness. 1
noun pathfinding an airplane, or a person dropped from a plane, sent into a target area to illuminate the area for succeeding aircraft. 1
noun pathfinding a radar beacon beamed into a target area to provide guidance for missiles seeking the target. 1
noun pathfinding (initial capital letter) an unmanned spacecraft that landed on Mars on July 4, 1997, to obtain climatic and geologic data. 1

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Origin of pathfinding

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1830-40; path + finder

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Parts of speech for Pathfinding

noun

adjective

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pathfinding popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% 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.

pathfinding usage trend in Literature

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