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- [yoo r-uh-nom-i-tree]
- /ˌyʊər əˈnɒm ɪ tri/
- /jˌʊərənˈɒmətri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yoo r-uh-nom-i-tree]
- /ˌyʊər əˈnɒm ɪ tri/
Definitions of uranometry word
- noun uranometry a chart of the positions of the heavenly bodies on the celestial sphere. 1
- noun uranometry the measurement of the positions of heavenly bodies. 1
- noun uranometry the measurement of the distances or positions of planets and other celestial objects 0
- noun uranometry the measurement of the positions, magnitudes, distances, etc. of celestial objects 0
- noun uranometry a map or chart prepared from this data 0
- noun uranometry (astronomy) a chart or catalogue of fixed stars, especially of stars visible to the naked eye. 0
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Origin of uranometry
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
From the New Latin word uranometria, dating back to 1705-15. See urano-, -metry
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Parts of speech for Uranometry
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uranometry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
uranometry usage trend in Literature
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