gibbous

Meanings

• adjective

  The term 'gibbous' refers to a planet or moon when more than half but less than the entire hemisphere is illuminated by the sun.

  - "The gibbous moon was a sight to behold."
  - "Jupiter appears gibbous when 50% of its hemisphere is illuminated."

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Rhymes

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jive , hive , give

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Homophones

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1. gibbous (en) : A large hump or swelling
   

2. gibbous (en) : A planet or moon with more than half of its hemisphere illuminated by the sun
   

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Variants

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gibbous

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Etymology

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The term 'gibbous' comes from the Old English word 'gibb' meaning hump or humpback. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic root 'gibbaz' which means swollen.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gibbous' is also used to describe a swollen or hump-like growth in animals or plants.

2. The term 'gibbous' comes from the Old English word 'gibb', meaning hump or humpback.

3. A gibbous moon is often associated with fertility and abundance in various cultures.

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Related Concepts

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1. full moon: A full moon occurs when the entire hemisphere of a planet or moon is illuminated by the sun.

2. new moon: A new moon occurs when the hemisphere of a planet or moon is not illuminated by the sun.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'gibbous' is often used to describe the appearance of planets and moons. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the character Mercutio describes the moon as 'gibbous and full' in Act I, Scene 4. In art, the image of a gibbous moon has been used to represent fertility, abundance, and the passage of time.

How to Memorize "gibbous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a planet or moon with more than half of its hemisphere illuminated. Try to visualize this image in detail to remember the meaning of 'gibbous'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'gibbous' with a planet or moon that is more than half illuminated. You can also associate it with the word 'swollen' or 'hump'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Gib the moon half' to remember that a gibbous moon is one that has more than half of its hemisphere illuminated.

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