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- US Pronunciation
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- [mee-tuh sen-ter]
- /ˈmi tə ˈsɛn tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mee-tuh sen-ter]
- /ˈmi tə ˈsɛn tər/
Definition of meta-centre word
- noun meta-centre the intersection between two vertical lines, one through the center of buoyancy of a hull in equilibrium, the other through the center of buoyancy when the hull is inclined slightly to one side or toward one end: the distance of this intersection above the center of gravity is an indication of the initial stability of the hull. 1
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Origin of meta-centre
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
From the French word métacentre, dating back to 1785-95. See meta-, center
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Parts of speech for Meta-centre
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
meta-centre popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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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