mapper

map

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [map]
- /mæp/
- /ˈmæpər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [map]
- /mæp/

Definitions of mapper word

noun mapper a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships according to some convention of representation: a map of Canada. 1
noun mapper a maplike delineation, representation, or reflection of anything: The old man's face is a map of time. 1
noun mapper Mathematics. function (def 4a). 1
noun mapper Slang. the face: Wipe that smile off that ugly map of yours. 1
noun mapper Genetics. genetic map. 1
verb with object mapper to represent or delineate on or as if on a map. 1

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Origin of mapper

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English mappe-(mounde) < Medieval Latin mappa mundī map of the world; special use of Latin mappa napkin, said to be < Punic

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Parts of speech for Mapper

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mapper popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for mapper

noun mapper

surveyor — a person whose occupation is surveying.
topographer — a specialist in topography.
cartographer — A cartographer is a person whose job is drawing maps.

All 3 Synonyms of mapper