Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gigapause

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
gi-ga-pause
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The first extended hiatus of Homestuck, beginning on October 16, 2013 and lasting exactly one year.

name

Alternative letter-case form of Gigapause.

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Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek Γίγας (Gígas) Ancient Greek γίγας (gígas)der. English giga- English pause English Gigapause From giga- + pause.

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What does gigapause mean?
The first extended hiatus of Homestuck, beginning on October 16, 2013 and lasting exactly one year.
Where does gigapause come from?
Etymology tree Ancient Greek Γίγας (Gígas) Ancient Greek γίγας (gígas)der. English giga- English pause English Gigapause From giga- + pause.

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