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tombaugh

Tom·baugh
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tom-baw]
    • /ˈtɒm bɔ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tom-baw]
    • /ˈtɒm bɔ/

Definitions of tombaugh word

  • noun tombaugh Clyde William, 1906–97, U.S. astronomer: discovered Pluto 1930. 1
  • noun tombaugh Clyde William. 1906–97, US astronomer, who discovered (1930) the dwarf planet Pluto 0
  • noun tombaugh Clyde William1906-97; U.S. astronomer: discovered Pluto (1930) 0
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Parts of speech for Tombaugh

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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tombaugh popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% 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.

Top questions with tombaugh

  • how did clyde tombaugh discover pluto?
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