almanac
noun
Simple meaning
An annual publication containing tabular information in a particular field or fields arranged according to the calendar of a given year.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɑlmənæk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An annual publication containing tabular information in a particular field or fields arranged according to the calendar of a given year
A handbook, typically published annually, containing information on a particular subject.
A GPS signal consisting of coarse orbit and status information for each satellite in a satellite constellation.
astronomynavigation
A book or table listing nautical, astronomical, astrological or other events for the year; sometimes, but not essentially, containing historical and statistical information.
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: An annual publication containing tabular information in a particular field or fields arranged according to the calendar of a given year
Used this way, almanac is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use almanac
- “The farmer consulted the almanac for planting dates this spring.”
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