trochoid

tro·choid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [troh-koid]
- /ˈtroʊ kɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [troh-koid]
- /ˈtroʊ kɔɪd/

Definitions of trochoid word

noun trochoid Geometry. a curve traced by a point on a radius or an extension of the radius of a circle that rolls, without slipping, on a curve, another circle, or a straight line. Equation: x = aθ − b sin θ, y = a − b cos θ. 1
adjective trochoid rotating on an axis, as a wheel. 1
noun trochoid the curve described by a fixed point on the radius or extended radius of a circle as the circle rolls along a straight line 0
adjective trochoid rotating or capable of rotating about a central axis 0
adjective trochoid (of a structure or part) resembling or functioning as a pivot or pulley 0
noun trochoid any cycloid 0

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Origin of trochoid

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1695-1705, trochoid is from the Greek word trochoeidḗs round like a wheel. See troche, -oid

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Parts of speech for Trochoid

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Trochoid

trochoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

trochoid usage trend in Literature

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