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variable-geometry europe

/ˈvɛəɹi.əbəl dʒiˈɒmɪtɹi ˈjʊəɹəp/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.66 in modern English

Syllables
vari-able--ge-om-e-try eu-rope
IPA
/ˈvɛəɹi.əbəl dʒiˈɒmɪtɹi ˈjʊəɹəp/
35
Scrabble Score
22
Letters
8
Syllables
14
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A concept of European integration where the cooperation is organized around specific projects or functional needs, leading to a diverse set of overlapping groupings of member states.

Uncountable

Etymology

variable geometry + Europe, likely a metaphor from aeronautics (specifically variable-sweep wing aircraft) applied to political flexibility.

Usage

Inflected Forms

variable geometry Europe (alternative)

Phrases

differentiated integration enhanced cooperation opt-out permanent structured cooperation

Frequently Paired Words

differentiated integration enhanced cooperation opt-out permanent structured cooperation subsidiarity supranationalism concentric circles Europe à la carte

Synonyms

variable geometry Europe à la carte

Questions

How do you pronounce variable-geometry europe?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈvɛəɹi.əbəl dʒiˈɒmɪtɹi ˈjʊəɹəp/.
What does variable-geometry europe mean?
A concept of European integration where the cooperation is organized around specific projects or functional needs, leading to a diverse set of overlapping groupings of member states.
Where does variable-geometry europe come from?
variable geometry + Europe, likely a metaphor from aeronautics (specifically variable-sweep wing aircraft) applied to political flexibility.

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