starquake

star·quake

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stahr-kweyk]
- /ˈstɑrˌkweɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stahr-kweyk]
- /ˈstɑrˌkweɪk/

Definition of starquake word

noun starquake a rapid change in the mass distribution or shape of a pulsar, resulting in a fluctuation of the pulsar's pulse rate or radiation intensity. 1

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Origin of starquake

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; star + (earth)quake

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Parts of speech for Starquake

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

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starquake popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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