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- US Pronunciation
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- [ster-ik, steer-]
- /ˈstɛr ɪk, ˈstɪər-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ster-ik, steer-]
- /ˈstɛr ɪk, ˈstɪər-/
Definition of sterically word
- adjective sterically of or relating to the spatial relationships of atoms in a molecule. 1
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Origin of sterically
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; ster(eo)- + -ic
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Parts of speech for Sterically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sterically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% 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.
sterically usage trend in Literature
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