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Eclipsing: meaning, definitions and examples

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eclipsing

 

[ ɪˈklɪpsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

astronomical event

Eclipsing refers to the process when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body, blocking its light. This phenomenon can occur during solar or lunar eclipses. In a solar eclipse, the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, resulting in the Sun being obscured. In contrast, a lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth’s shadow to cover the Moon. Eclipsing events can be partial or total, depending on the alignment of the celestial bodies involved.

Synonyms

covering, obscuring, shrouding.

Examples of usage

  • The moon is eclipsing the sun right now.
  • During an eclipse, the sky darkens dramatically.
  • Many people gathered to watch the lunar eclipse.
  • Eclipsing is a rare astronomical event.

Translations

Translations of the word "eclipsing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eclipsando

🇮🇳 ग्रहण करना

🇩🇪 eclipsierend

🇮🇩 mengaburkan

🇺🇦 екліпсування

🇵🇱 zaćmienie

🇯🇵 食 (しょく)

🇫🇷 éclipsant

🇪🇸 eclipsando

🇹🇷 gölgeleme

🇰🇷 일식

🇸🇦 كسوف

🇨🇿 zastínění

🇸🇰 zatienenie

🇨🇳 遮蔽

🇸🇮 zakrivanje

🇮🇸 skuggi

🇰🇿 көлденең

🇬🇪 დაფარვა

🇦🇿 kölgələmə

🇲🇽 eclipsando

Etymology

The word 'eclipse' originates from the Greek word 'ekleipsis', meaning 'a failing or abandonment'. It was adapted into Latin as 'eclipsare', which meant to eclipse or overshadow. Ancient civilizations observed eclipses and often associated them with prophetic meanings or omens. As the understanding of astronomy advanced, the term evolved into the modern context we use today, which includes both solar and lunar eclipses. The modern scientific understanding of eclipsing is grounded in the principles of planetary motion and gravitational interactions, making it a fundamental concept in astronomy.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,169, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.