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isopleth

/ˈaɪsoʊplɛθ/ /ˈaɪsəplɛθ/

Meanings
noun
A line drawn on a map through all points having the same value of some measurable quantity.

Examples :

"The weather map showed an isopleth connecting all the cities with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. "
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Related Words

Illustration connecting

connecting verb

/kəˈnɛktɪŋ/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration celsius

celsius adjective

/ˈsɛlsiəs/ /ˈsɛlʃəs/

Related to a metric temperature scale, originally defined as having the freezing point of water as 0 degrees and its boiling point as 100 degrees, at standard atmospheric pressure. The standardized definition has 0.01 °C as the triple point of water, and a difference in temperature of 1 °C corresponds to 1/273.16 of the difference in temperature between the triple point and the absolute zero.

"The weather forecast predicts a high of 25 Celsius today. "

Illustration diagram

diagram noun

/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/

A plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show how something works, or show the relationships between the parts of a whole.

"Electrical diagrams show device interconnections."

Illustration degrees

degrees noun

/dɪˈɡɹiːz/

A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university or, in some countries, a college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.)

"She needs two more degrees to become a fully qualified doctor. "

Illustration weather

weather noun

/ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

"The weather forecast for today predicts rain and strong winds, so I should bring an umbrella to school. "

Illustration specific

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration quantity

quantity noun

/ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

Illustration measurable

measurable noun

/ˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/

That which can be measured; a metric.

"Increased exercise is a measurable improvement in health. "

Illustration fraction

fraction noun

/ˈfɹæk.ʃən/

A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.

"The fraction of the pie left was very small; only a tiny bit remained. "

Illustration indicating

indicating verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

Illustration temperature

temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."