Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

asdic

/ˈæzdɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.26 in modern English

Syllables: as-dic
IPA: /ˈæzdɪk/

8

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Uncountable

Etymology

Former codename during development, from ASD (Anti-Submarine Division). Sometimes erroneously explained as "Allied Submarine Detection Investigation Committee".

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

sonar echo sounder

Questions

How do you pronounce asdic?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæzdɪk/.
What does asdic mean?: Sonar.
Where does asdic come from?: Former codename during development, from ASD (Anti-Submarine Division). Sometimes erroneously explained as "Allied Submarine Detection Investigation Committee".

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