goniometer

Meanings

• An instrument used to measure angles, especially in medical and scientific applications.

  - "The goniometer is used to measure the angle of joint movement in physical therapy."
  - "The goniometer is a common tool in medical and scientific research for measuring angles."

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Variants

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goniometer , goniometers , goniometric , goniometries , goniometry

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'gonia' meaning angle and 'meter' meaning to measure.

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Trivia

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1. The first goniometer was invented in 1851 by a French physician named Alphonse Favre.

2. Goniometers come in various sizes and types, including digital and mechanical models.

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Related Concepts

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1. Angle: A measurement of the degree of rotation around a center point.

2. Protractor: An instrument used to measure angles, similar to a goniometer but typically used for measuring angles up to 180 degrees.

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Culture

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The goniometer has been used extensively in various fields such as medicine, physics, and engineering to measure angles. In medicine, it is commonly used to measure joint angles for diagnosing and monitoring conditions such as arthritis.

How to Memorize "goniometer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small handheld device with a dial and a movable arm. Visualize adjusting the arm to measure different angles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'goniometer' with the concept of measuring angles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gauging Onions Needed Often Measuring Every Angle' to remember the name of the instrument.

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