Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

candlepower

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.45 in modern English

Syllables: can-dle-pow-er
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A unit of luminous intensity of a light source, equal to 0.981 candelas.

Dated; Uncountable

Etymology

From candle + power.

Usage

Inflected Forms

candlepowers (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

candle power candela

Synonyms

light intensity

Questions

What does candlepower mean?: A unit of luminous intensity of a light source, equal to 0.981 candelas.
Where does candlepower come from?: From candle + power.

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