supertask

su·per·task

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soo-per-task, -tahsk]
- /ˈsu pərˌtæsk, -ˌtɑsk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soo-per-task, -tahsk]
- /ˈsu pərˌtæsk, -ˌtɑsk/

Definition of supertask word

noun supertask a paradox resulting from the notion that a task requiring an infinite number of steps could be performed in a finite time by halving the duration of each step. 1

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Origin of supertask

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75; super- + task

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Parts of speech for Supertask

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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supertask popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

supertask usage trend in Literature

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