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ansatz

/ˈænsæts/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.46 in modern English

Syllables
ansatz
IPA
/ˈænsæts/
15
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative letter-case form of ansatz.

noun

A mathematical assumption used to describe a certain phenomenon, posited in order to help provisionally solve an equation or other problem.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from German Ansatz.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈænsæts/

Inflected Forms

Ansatzes (plural) ansatze (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce ansatz?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈænsæts/.
What does ansatz mean?
Alternative letter-case form of ansatz.
Where does ansatz come from?
Unadapted borrowing from German Ansatz.

How to pronounce ansatz

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