word
parsec
PAR-sek
ˈpɑːrsɛkListen
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Syllable breakdown
parsec
Dictionary meaning
A unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to about 3.26 light-years.
Examples
- The nearest star system to our own is about 1.3 parsecs away.
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