English Explanatory Dictionary

parsec

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Syllabic abbreviation of parallax second.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑɹ.sɛk/ /ˈpɑː.sɛk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-parsec.wav

Word forms

parsec parsecs

Etymology

Contraction of parallax second.

Synonyms

pc psc second of parallax

Related words

light year

Derived words

microparsec kiloparsec megaparsec gigaparsec teraparsec petaparsec exaparsec zettaparsec yottaparsec ronnaparsec quettaparsec attoparsec decaparsec final parsec problem last parsec problem milliparsec subparsec
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