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- [per-ee-as-truh n, -tron]
- /ˌpɛr iˈæs trən, -trɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-ee-as-truh n, -tron]
- /ˌpɛr iˈæs trən, -trɒn/
Definitions of periastron word
- noun plural periastron the point at which the stars of a binary system are closest (opposed to apastron). 1
- noun periastron the point in the orbit of a body around a star when it is nearest to the star, esp applied to double-star systems 0
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Origin of periastron
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < peri- + Greek ástron star; modeled on perihelion
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Parts of speech for Periastron
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
periastron 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 52% 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.
periastron usage trend in Literature
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