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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-myoo-kan-ter]
- /ˈæl myuˌkæn tər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-myoo-kan-ter]
- /ˈæl myuˌkæn tər/
Definitions of almucantar word
- noun almucantar a circle on the celestial sphere parallel to the horizontal plane 3
- noun almucantar an instrument for measuring altitudes 3
- noun almucantar a circle on the celestial sphere parallel to the horizon; the locus of all points of a given altitude. 1
- noun almucantar (archaic) a small circle on the celestial sphere, parallel to the horizon, that is used in astronomy and navigation to show altitude of a star or any other heavenly body. 0
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Origin of almucantar
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; probably < Medieval Latin almucantarath < Arabic al-muqanṭarāt the almucantars, equivalent to al the + muquanṭarāt sundial, derivative of qanṭarah arch; replacing almicanter, Middle English almicanteras (plural) < Middle French almicantarath < Medieval Latin
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Parts of speech for Almucantar
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
almucantar popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
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