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progradation

pro·gra·da·tion
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-grey-dey-shuh n]
    • /ˌproʊ greɪˈdeɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-grey-dey-shuh n]
    • /ˌproʊ greɪˈdeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of progradation word

  • noun progradation seaward growth of a beach, delta, fan, etc., by progressive deposition of sediment by rivers or shoreline processes. 1
  • noun progradation (of shore or shoreline) the advance seawards due to the build up of sediment 0
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Origin of progradation

First appearance:

before 1905
One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10; prograde (pro-1 + (retro)grade) + -ation

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Parts of speech for Progradation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Progradation

progradation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

progradation usage trend in Literature

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