Transcription
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- [lahy-brey-shuh n]
- /laɪˈbreɪ ʃən/
- /laɪ.ˈbreɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lahy-brey-shuh n]
- /laɪˈbreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of libration word
- noun libration a real or apparent oscillatory motion, especially of the moon. 1
- noun libration An apparent or real oscillation of the moon, by which parts near the edge of the disc that are often not visible from the earth sometimes come into view. 1
- noun libration the act or an instance of oscillating 0
- noun libration a real or apparent oscillation of the moon enabling approximately 59 per cent of the surface to be visible from the earth over a period of time 0
- noun libration the act of librating 0
- noun libration a slight rocking motion of the moon which allows 59% of the moon's surface to be visible from the earth 0
Information block about the term
Origin of libration
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin lībrātiōn- (stem of lībrātiō) a balancing. See librate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Libration
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
libration popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
libration usage trend in Literature
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