phugoid

phu·goid

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fyoo-goid]
- /ˈfyu gɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fyoo-goid]
- /ˈfyu gɔɪd/

Definition of phugoid word

adjective phugoid of or relating to long-period oscillation in the longitudinal motion of an aircraft, rocket, or missile. 1

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Origin of phugoid

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; irregular < Greek phyg(ḗ) flight + -oid

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Parts of speech for Phugoid

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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phugoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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