pneumatic
adjective
Simple meaning
Related to the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
noomatikSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
nuˈmætɪk
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.
adjective
Of or relating to or using air (or a similar gas)
Of, relating to, or resembling air or other gases
Of or relating to pneumatics
Powered by, or filled with, compressed air
of a woman
Well-rounded; full-breasted; bouncy
Spiritual; of or relating to the pneuma
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Of or relating to or using air (or a similar gas)
Used this way, pneumatic 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
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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- “The heavy-duty truck uses pneumatic brakes for stopping.”adjective
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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The branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A hammer driven by compressed air.
A tire made of reinforced rubber and filled with compressed air.
A tire made of reinforced rubber and filled with compressed air.
Large watertight chamber used for construction under water.
A power drill powered by compressed air.
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