Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

360

/θɹiːˈsɪksti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.35 in modern English

Syllables: 360
IPA: /θɹiːˈsɪksti/

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Meaning

noun

A single spin which results in the original orientation.

noun

An instance of 360 degree feedback.

noun

A complete change of direction or opinion.

noun

noun

A Microsoft Xbox 360, a video game console.

Example Sentences

"The road was wet and my car did a 360, freaking me out."
"The basketball player did a 360 and dunked."
"As your organization grows, performing live 360s for every employee obviously won't be feasible. At Return Path, live 360s are limited to VP-level team members and above."
"No thanks. I used to be clueless but I turned that situation around 360 degrees."
"In the past, her stance on abortion was more the way I feel, just for the first trimester, then she did a 360."
"“He totally did a 360 [degree turn] from his younger years,” said Steve Black, a long-time friend."

Etymology

From 360° of rotation.

Inflected Forms

360s (plural) three-sixty (alternative) three sixty (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

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Questions

How do you pronounce 360?: The recorded pronunciation is /θɹiːˈsɪksti/.
What does 360 mean?: A single spin which results in the original orientation.
Where does 360 come from?: From 360° of rotation.

How to pronounce 360

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