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tetrahedra

tet·ra·he·dron
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [te-truh-hee-druh n]
    • /ˌtɛ trəˈhi drən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [te-truh-hee-druh n]
    • /ˌtɛ trəˈhi drən/

Definitions of tetrahedra word

  • noun plural tetrahedra Geometry. a solid contained by four plane faces; a triangular pyramid. 1
  • noun plural tetrahedra any of various objects resembling a tetrahedron in the distribution of its faces or apexes. 1

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Origin of tetrahedra

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; tetra- + -hedron, modeled on Late Greek tetráedron, noun use of neuter of tetráedros four-sided

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Parts of speech for Tetrahedra

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

tetrahedra popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% 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.

tetrahedra usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with tetrahedra

  • what is a tetrahedra?
  • how do silica tetrahedra bond in silicate minerals?

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