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uranometry

u·ra·nom·e·try
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [yoo r-uh-nom-i-tree]
    • /ˌyʊər əˈnɒm ɪ tri/
    • /jˌʊərənˈɒmətri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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