tychonic system

Ty·chon·ic sys·tem

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Definition of tychonic system words

noun tychonic system a model for planetary motion devised by Tycho Brahe in which the earth is stationary and at the center of the planetary system, the sun and moon revolve around the earth, and the other planets revolve around the sun. 1

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

1670-80; Tychon- (stem of Tycho (Brahe), Latinized form of Danish Tyge) + -ic

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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