eclipse

Meanings

• noun

  A natural phenomenon that occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, causing the Earth to experience darkness in the affected area.

  - "During a solar eclipse, the moon completely covers the Sun's disk."
  - "The total duration of a solar eclipse lasts for only a few minutes."

• verb

  To obstruct or hide something, especially the Sun or Moon from view.

  - "The mountains eclipsed the sun during sunset."
  - "The total lunar eclipse was visible from many parts of the world."

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Pronunciation

1. /iˈklɪps/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=311267"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eclipse
cripses , dips , slips

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Variants

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eclipse , eclipses , eclipsed , eclipsing , eclipse plumage , eclipse plumages , annular eclipse , annular eclipses , lunar eclipse , lunar eclipses , solar eclipse , solar eclipses , total eclipse , total eclipses , into eclipse

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Etymology

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From Old English eclipsian, meaning 'to abandon' or 'to forsake'. The term came to be used for the astronomical phenomenon due to the Sun or Moon disappearing from view.

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Trivia

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1. A total solar eclipse can only be seen from a specific path on Earth.

2. An eclipse is not a rare event; they occur approximately once every 18 months.

3. During a solar eclipse, the temperature can drop significantly, and animals may exhibit unusual behavior.

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Related Concepts

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1. Solar eclipse: A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting its shadow on the Earth and causing the Sun to be partially or completely obscured.

2. Lunar eclipse: A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon and causing it to appear red or darkened.

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Culture

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An eclipse has been a source of fascination and awe throughout history. Many ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and the Chinese, made observations and recordings of eclipses. In literature, eclipses have been used as metaphors for darkness, obscurity, and change. In art, eclipses have been depicted in paintings, sculptures, and other forms of visual art.

How to Memorize "eclipse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the Moon passing directly in front of the Sun, blocking its light from reaching the Earth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eclipse' with the idea of darkness or obscurity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Eclipses are caused by the Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun' to help memorize the definition.

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