Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sat-l-oid]
- /ˈsæt lˌɔɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sat-l-oid]
- /ˈsæt lˌɔɪd/
Definition of satelloid word
- noun satelloid a low-altitude satellite using engines with small thrust to maintain its orbit. 1
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Origin of satelloid
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; satell(ite) + -oid
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Parts of speech for Satelloid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
satelloid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
satelloid usage trend in Literature
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