levana

Meanings

• noun

  Levana (लेवना) is a term used in astronomy for a celestial body that causes an apparent tilt in the axis of rotation of another body.

  - "The moon is the natural levana of the Earth."
  - "Jupiter's moon Io acts as a levana for its parent planet."

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Variants

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levin , levins

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Etymology

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The term 'levana' comes from the Latin word 'levare' which means 'to lift'. In astronomy, it refers to a celestial body that causes a tilt in the axis of rotation of another body.

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1. The term 'levana' is also used in the field of optometry to describe the use of a lens that tilts in order to correct an eye alignment issue.

2. In some cultures, Levana is believed to have the power to protect and care for newborn babies.

3. The planet Saturn has a moon named Titan, which is the largest moon in the solar system. Titan is also a levana for Saturn, causing a tilt in its axis of rotation.

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1. Axial tilt: A tilt in the rotational axis of a celestial body, which causes seasonal variations.

2. Planet: A celestial body orbiting a star.

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Culture

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In literature and mythology, Levana is also the name of a goddess or a character. In Roman mythology, Levana was the goddess of childbirth and nursing. In Greek mythology, she was known as Hera or Latona. In some stories, she was depicted as a benevolent figure, while in others she was portrayed as a vengeful goddess.

How to Memorize "levana"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a celestial body tilting due to the gravitational influence of another body. Visualize the axis of rotation shifting, causing seasonal variations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'levana' with the concept of a celestial body causing a tilt in the axis of rotation of another body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Levana Lifts' to remember that Levana is a celestial body that lifts or causes a tilt in the axis of rotation.

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