adj
Uncommon
Celsius
SEHL-see-uhs
Celsius (adj) means relating to the temperature scale where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees. Example: “The forecast predicts a high of 24 degrees Celsius.”
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Relating to the temperature scale where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees.
"The forecast predicts a high of 24 degrees Celsius."
How to use Celsius
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe metric temperature scale used in most of the world (as opposed to Fahrenheit).
UK vs US
Celsius is standard in the UK and almost everywhere except the US, which mainly uses Fahrenheit.
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Common pairings
degrees Celsius
Celsius scale
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Etymology
Named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701 to 1744), who devised an early version of the scale.
Class of 1701
Celsius joined the language around 1701.
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What does “Celsius” mean?
The word “Celsius” means relating to the temperature scale where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees. In plain terms, the metric temperature scale used in most of the world (as opposed to Fahrenheit).
How do you pronounce “Celsius”?
“Celsius” is pronounced SEHL-see-uhs (/ˈsɛl.siəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Celsius” in a sentence?
Here is “Celsius” used in a sentence: “The forecast predicts a high of 24 degrees Celsius.”
What part of speech is “Celsius”?
“Celsius” is an adjective.
Where does the word “Celsius” come from?
The word “Celsius” dates back to around 1701 and comes from Swedish. Named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701 to 1744), who devised an early version of the scale.
Is “Celsius” a common word?
“Celsius” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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