almanac

CEFRC2

[ˈɔl.mə.næk]

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A book giving useful facts, dates, and information for each year.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A GPS signal consisting of coarse orbit and status information for each satellite in a satellite constellation.

Examples

  • In an almanac you can find information about the phases of the moon.

  • The almanac was very useful.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
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Parts of speech
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Also pronounced

  • [ˈæl-]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A handbook, typically published annually, containing information on a particular subject.

  2. A book or table listing nautical, astronomical, astrological or other events for the year; sometimes, but not essentially, containing historical and statistical information.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The farmer consulted his blank to find the best planting dates this year.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English almenak, from Old French almanach, from Medieval Latin almanachus, from Andalusian Arabic الْمَنَاخ (al-manāḵ, “almanac, calendar”), from Arabic الْمُنَاخ (al-munāḵ, “climate”).