statoscope

stat·o·scope

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stat-uh-skohp]
- /ˈstæt əˌskoʊp/
- /stˈatəskˌəʊp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stat-uh-skohp]
- /ˈstæt əˌskoʊp/

Definitions of statoscope word

noun statoscope an aneroid barometer for registering minute variations of atmospheric pressure. 1
noun statoscope Aeronautics. an instrument for detecting a small rate of rise or fall of an aircraft. 1
noun statoscope a very sensitive form of aneroid barometer used to detect and measure small variations in atmospheric pressure, such as one used in an aircraft to indicate small changes in altitude 0
noun statoscope a highly sensitive aneroid barometer 0
noun statoscope such a barometer adapted for use as an altimeter to indicate slight variations in the altitude of an aircraft 0

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Origin of statoscope

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; stato- (see statoblast) + -scope

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Parts of speech for Statoscope

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statoscope popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

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Synonyms for statoscope

noun statoscope

barometer — A barometer is an instrument that measures air pressure and shows when the weather is changing.
weatherglass — any of various instruments, as a barometer or a hygroscope, designed to indicate the state of the atmosphere.

All 2 Synonyms of statoscope