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planigraph

pla·ni·graph
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pley-ni-graf, -grahf, plan-i-]
    • /ˈpleɪ nɪˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf, ˈplæn ɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pley-ni-graf, -grahf, plan-i-]
    • /ˈpleɪ nɪˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf, ˈplæn ɪ-/

Definition of planigraph word

  • noun planigraph an x-ray photograph in which a given plane of the body is well defined and those above and below it purposely out of focus. 1

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Origin of planigraph

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; plani- + -graph

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Parts of speech for Planigraph

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

planigraph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.

planigraph usage trend in Literature

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