Arcsecond

Meaning

Noun

●

In Astronomy:

A

of

; 1/60th of an

, or 1/3600th of a degree.

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Origin

arcsecond

English

arc

English

arcus

Latin

second

English

seconde

Old French (842-ca. 1400)

secunda

Latin

seconder

Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)

secundo

Latin

secont

Old French (842-ca. 1400)

secundus

Latin

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