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geodesist

ge·od·e·sy
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jee-od-uh-see]
    • /dʒiˈɒd ə si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jee-od-uh-see]
    • /dʒiˈɒd ə si/

Definitions of geodesist word

  • noun geodesist the branch of applied mathematics that deals with the measurement of the shape and area of large tracts of country, the exact position of geographical points, and the curvature, shape, and dimensions of the earth. 1
  • noun geodesist A person who works with or studies geodetics. 1

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Origin of geodesist

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < French géodésie < Greek geōdaisía, equivalent to geō- geo- + daí(ein) to divide + -sia, variant of -ia -ia (generalized from stems ending in t)

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Parts of speech for Geodesist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

geodesist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% 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.

geodesist usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for geodesist

noun geodesist

  • cartographer — A cartographer is a person whose job is drawing maps.
  • mapmaker — a person who makes maps; cartographer.

Top questions with geodesist

  • what is a geodesist?

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