occultation
Meanings
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noun
The blocking of light or other phenomena from view by a passing body.
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noun
A celestial event in which one celestial body passes in front of another, causing an apparent interruption or disappearance.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with occultationcollation , relation , station , vacation
Variants
List of all variants of occultation that leads to same resultoccultation , occultations
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin occultatio, from occultare, to hide, cover.
Trivia
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Occultation is a common phenomenon in astronomy, with thousands of recorded instances.
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The term 'occultation' was first used in astronomy during the Renaissance period.
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Occultation can also refer to the blocking of sound waves, such as in the case of sonar.
Related Concepts
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Eclipses: Occultation is a type of eclipse where one celestial body obscures another, causing a change in the observed light or other phenomena.
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Transit: Occultation is a type of transit where one celestial body passes directly in front of another, causing an apparent disappearance.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Occultation has been a subject of interest in astronomy, particularly in the study of celestial bodies and their movements. It has been used in literature and poetry to describe mysterious and hidden events.
How to Memorize "occultation"
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visualize
- Imagine a planet passing in front of a star, blocking its light.
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associate
- Think of the word 'hidden' or 'obscured' when memorizing 'occultation'.
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mnemonics
- Remember 'occultation' as 'occult' + 'ation', meaning 'hiding' + 'process'.
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