Speakur

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rectifier

/ˈɹɛktɪfaɪɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.51 in modern English

Syllables
rec-ti-fi-er
IPA
/ˈɹɛktɪfaɪɚ/
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Something that rectifies.

noun

A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.

noun

An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship.

noun

The activation function f(x)= max (0,x), where x is the input to a neuron.

Etymology

Etymology tree English rectify Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English rectifier From rectify + -er.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɹɛktɪfaɪɚ/
  • British English: /ˈɹɛktɪfaɪə/

Inflected Forms

rectifiers (plural)

Phrases

mercury arc rectifier silicon-controlled rectifier

Frequently Paired Words

inverter

Antonyms

power inverter

Questions

How do you pronounce rectifier?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹɛktɪfaɪɚ/.
What does rectifier mean?
Something that rectifies.
Where does rectifier come from?
Etymology tree English rectify Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English rectifier From rectify + -er.

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