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- [sin-yoo-os-i-tee]
- /ˌsɪn yuˈɒs ɪ ti/
- /sɪnjʊˈɔsɪtɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sin-yoo-os-i-tee]
- /ˌsɪn yuˈɒs ɪ ti/
Definitions of sinuosity word
- noun plural sinuosity Often, sinuosities. a curve, bend, or turn: a sinuosity of the road. 1
- noun plural sinuosity a sinuous form or character. 1
- noun sinuosity the quality of being sinuous 0
- noun sinuosity a turn, curve, or intricacy 0
- noun sinuosity the state or quality of being sinuous 0
- noun sinuosity a sinuous turn or movement; undulation 0
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Origin of sinuosity
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word sinuōsitās, dating back to 1590-1600. See sinuous, -ity
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Parts of speech for Sinuosity
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sinuosity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.
sinuosity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sinuosity
noun sinuosity
- camber — A camber is a gradual downward slope from the centre of a road to each side of it.
- catenary — the curve assumed by a heavy uniform flexible cord hanging freely from two points. When symmetrical about the y-axis and intersecting it at y = a, the equation is y = a cosh x/a
- chord — A chord is a number of musical notes played or sung at the same time with a pleasing effect.
- convolution — Convolutions are curves on an object or design that has a lot of curves.
- curlicue — Curlicues are decorative twists and curls, usually carved or made with a pen.
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