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decalage.

The difference in angle of incidence between the main wing and horizontal stabilizer, or between the canard and main wing, of an airplane.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdeɪkəˌlɑːʒ//ˌdeɪkəˈlɑːʒ/
  1. The difference in angle of incidence between the main wing and horizontal stabilizer, or between the canard and main wing, of an airplane.

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  2. The difference in angle of incidence of the two wings of a biplane.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The angle between two geometric lines that define an aerofoil.

    countable · uncountable
  4. In Piagetian developmental psychology, the inability to apply a learned function across all problems (horizontal decalage) or across different developmental stages (vertical decalage).

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Where this word comes from

From French décalage.

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