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- [speys eyj]
- /speɪs eɪdʒ/
- /speɪs eɪdʒ/
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- [speys eyj]
- /speɪs eɪdʒ/
Definitions of space-age word
- adjective space-age pertaining to or characteristic of the Space Age. 1
- adjective space-age using the latest or most advanced technology or design. 1
- adjective space-age modern; up-to-date; forward-looking. 1
- noun space-age the period in modern history characterized by space exploration, usually considered as beginning October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik I, into orbit around the earth. 1
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Origin of space-age
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Space-age
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
space-age popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
Synonyms for space-age
adjective space-age
- futuristic — of or relating to the future: a futuristic view of the world.
See also
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