Transcription
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- [vair-ee-uh-buh l stahr]
- /ˈvɛər i ə bəl stɑr/
- /ˈveə.ri.ə.bl̩ stɑː(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vair-ee-uh-buh l stahr]
- /ˈvɛər i ə bəl stɑr/
Definitions of variable star words
- noun variable star a star that varies markedly in brightness from time to time. 1
- noun variable star any star that varies considerably in brightness, either irregularly or in regular periods. Intrinsic variables, in which the variation is a result of internal changes, include novae, supernovae, and pulsating stars 0
- noun variable star a star whose brightness varies from time to time as the result of causes operating outside the earth's atmosphere 0
- noun variable star (astronomy) any star whose brightness varies. 0
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Origin of variable star
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90
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Parts of speech for Variable star
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variable star popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
variable star usage trend in Literature
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