firmament

Meanings

• noun

  The sky or the heavens, considered as a solid expanse in which the sun, moon, stars, and other celestial bodies move.

  - "The firmament was filled with stars."
  - "According to ancient beliefs, the firmament separated the waters above from the waters below."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɝməmənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

lift , welkin

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Rhymes

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ceiling , healing , reigning , raining

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Variants

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firmament , firmamental , firmaments

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Etymology

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From Old French firmament, from Latin firmamentum, from firmare 'to make firm'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'firmament' is derived from the Latin word 'firmamentum', which means 'something that has been made firm'.

2. In the Bible, the firmament is described as being made of sapphire.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that the firmament was held up by Atlas, the Titan who was punished by Zeus to bear the weight of the sky on his shoulders.

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Related Concepts

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1. atmosphere: The layer of gases and other substances surrounding the Earth, extending from the surface to the edge of space.

2. heavens: The sky and the celestial bodies, considered as a realm of divine beings and celestial phenomena.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek and Roman mythology, the firmament was considered to be the solid, transparent, or crystalline sphere that separated the heavens from the Earth. It was often depicted as a flat disk or a dome. In Christianity, the firmament is mentioned in the Bible as the second creation, separating the waters above from the waters below.

How to Memorize "firmament"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clear blue sky, with the sun, moon, and stars scattered across it. Imagine the firmament as a solid expanse, holding these celestial bodies in place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'firmament' with the feeling of looking up at the night sky, with the vast expanse of stars and the sense of wonder and awe it inspires.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Firm Ament' to remember the definition: 'Firm' refers to the solidity of the firmament, and 'Ament' is a old word for 'heaven'.

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