convectional

con·vec·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh n-vek-shuh n]
- /kənˈvɛk ʃən/
- /kənˈvɛkʃən(ə)l /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-vek-shuh n]
- /kənˈvɛk ʃən/

Definitions of convectional word

noun convectional Physics. the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas. 1
noun convectional Meteorology. the vertical transport of atmospheric properties, especially upward (distinguished from advection). 1
noun convectional the act of conveying or transmitting. 1
noun convectional Of, pertaining to, or employing convection; convective. 1

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Origin of convectional

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < Late Latin convectiōn- (stem of convectiō) a bringing together. See convect, -ion

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Parts of speech for Convectional

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Convectional

convectional popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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