pincushion distortion
pin·cush·ion dis·tor·tion
P p Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pin-koo sh-uh n dih-stawr-shuh n]
- /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ ən dɪˈstɔr ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pin-koo sh-uh n dih-stawr-shuh n]
- /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ ən dɪˈstɔr ʃən/
Definition of pincushion distortion words
- noun pincushion distortion a distortion produced by a lens in which the magnification increases toward the edge of the field. 1
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Origin of pincushion distortion
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95
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pincushion distortion popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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