separatrix

sep·a·ra·trix

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sep-uh-rey-triks, sep-uh-rey-]
- /ˈsɛp əˌreɪ trɪks, ˌsɛp əˈreɪ-/
- /sˌepərˈeɪtrɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sep-uh-rey-triks, sep-uh-rey-]
- /ˈsɛp əˌreɪ trɪks, ˌsɛp əˈreɪ-/

Definitions of separatrix word

noun plural separatrix something that divides or separates, as the line between light and dark areas on a partially illuminated surface. 1
noun plural separatrix virgule. 1
noun plural separatrix Mathematics. one of several symbols for separating components of a number, as a decimal point or comma. 1

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Origin of separatrix

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < New Latin sēparātrīx, Late Latin; see separator, -trix

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Parts of speech for Separatrix

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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separatrix popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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