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ลองค้นหาคำในรูปแบบอื่น ๆ เพื่อให้ได้ผลลัพธ์มากขึ้นหรือน้อยลง: -polyconic-, *polyconic*
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WordNet (3.0)
polyconic projection(n) a conic projection of a map having distances between meridians equal to those distances on a globe
polyphonic(adj) having two or more phonetic values
polyphonic(adj) of or relating to or characterized by polyphony, Syn. polyphonous
polyphonic(adj) having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together, Syn. contrapuntal, Ant. monophonic
polyphonically(adv) in a polyphonic manner
polyphonic prose(n) a rhythmical prose employing the poetic devices of alliteration and assonance

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
Polyconic

a. [ Poly- + conic. ] Pertaining to, or based upon, many cones. [ 1913 Webster ]


Polyconic projection (Map Making), a projection of the earth's surface, or any portion thereof, by which each narrow zone is projected upon a conical surface that touches the sphere along this zone, the conical surface being then unrolled. This projection differs from conic projection in that latter assumes but one cone for the whole map. Polyconic projection is that in use in the United States coast and geodetic survey.
[ 1913 Webster ]

Polyphonic

a. [ Gr. &unr_;; poly`s many + &unr_; sound: cf. F. polyphone. ] 1. Having a multiplicity of sounds. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Characterized by polyphony; as, Assyrian polyphonic characters. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Mus.) Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal; as, a polyphonic composition; -- opposed to homophonic, or monodic. [ 1913 Webster ]

English-Thai: NECTEC's Lexitron-2 Dictionary [with local updates]
polyphonic(adj) มีหลายเสียง, See also: เกี่ยวกับการประสานเสียง

CMU English Pronouncing Dictionary Dictionary [with local updates]
polyphonic

Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary (pronunciation guide only)
polyphonic

WordNet (3.0)
polyphonic(adj) having two or more phonetic values
polyphonic(adj) of or relating to or characterized by polyphony, Syn. polyphonous
polyphonic(adj) having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together, Syn. contrapuntal, Ant. monophonic
polyphonically(adv) in a polyphonic manner
polyphonic prose(n) a rhythmical prose employing the poetic devices of alliteration and assonance

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
Polyphonic

a. [ Gr. &unr_;; poly`s many + &unr_; sound: cf. F. polyphone. ] 1. Having a multiplicity of sounds. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Characterized by polyphony; as, Assyrian polyphonic characters. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Mus.) Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal; as, a polyphonic composition; -- opposed to homophonic, or monodic. [ 1913 Webster ]

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