Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

steric

/ˈstɛɹɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.15 in modern English

Syllables: ster-ic
IPA: /ˈstɛɹɪk/

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.

adj

of the repulsion of atoms due to closeness or arrangement

Etymology

From ster(eo)- (“3D”) + -ic.

Derived Forms

electrosteric heterosteric homosteric nonsteric sterically thermosteric

Phrases

steric hindrance

Frequently Paired Words

isosteric allosteric intrasteric halosteric holosteric

Questions

How do you pronounce steric?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstɛɹɪk/.
What does steric mean?: Relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.
Where does steric come from?: From ster(eo)- (“3D”) + -ic.

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