performant
/pɚˈfɔɹmənt/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.86 in modern English
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Of or relating to performance.
adj
Performing well; Capable of or characterized by a high or excellent level of performance or efficiency.
adj
Performing well; Capable of or characterized by a high or excellent level of performance or efficiency.
Example Sentences
- "A ballet visibly stresses the performant function even though, traditionally, it also claims to communicate some meaning. In sports, the performant function dominates more openly; but, in a symbiotic relation, it derives much of its vitality from a grafted referential function that operates through cultural signs. [...] As a rule, however, the performant function, when it is supported by truly impressive circus performances, tends to monopolize the audience's attention."
- "The inhabitants commonly use pacing Naggs, singularly performant in travaille, and easily kept in good case."
- "Nevertheless, it should be realized that most of the trials were conducted with poorly performant neutron installations (similar to old 200 kV X-ray units)."
- "Within the Columbus program, the studies defining and optimizing the pressurized spaces must be based on extremely rigorous and highly performant modular and repetitive geometric dimensions, in compliance with ergonomic data inherent to the indispensable presence of man."
- "Results suggest that shear actuators can be more performant than extension ones for the control of bending operations."
- "In our energy-conscious society, materials and structures are required to be more performant, lightweight, and cheap."
Etymology
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /pɚˈfɔɹmənt/
- British English: /pəˈfɔːmənt/