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Meaning of eclipse
The primary meaning of the word "eclipse" is an astronomical event in which one celestial body moves into the shadow of another.
Etymology of eclipse
The word "eclipse" originates from the Latin word "eclipsare," which is derived from "ex" (out) and "clipere" (to leave), and the Greek word "ekleipsis," meaning "a forsaking" or "an abandonment," and has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe astronomical events and later figuratively to describe situations in which someone or something is overshadowed.
Synonyms
occultation
blocking
obstruction
concealment
darkening
overshadowing
dimming
extinction
extinction
blackout
interruption
cessation
suspension
stoppage
halt
pause
interruption
break
discontinuance
discontinuation
lapse
cessation
termination
ending
finish
conclusion
blocking
veiling
shrouding
covering
hiding
screening
masking
camouflaging
disguising
Definitions
- A partial or complete blocking of light from one celestial body by another, especially the blocking of the sun's light by the moon during a solar eclipse or the blocking of the moon's light by the earth during a lunar eclipse.
- * A situation in which someone or something is surpassed or overshadowed by someone or something else.
Usage Examples
- The solar eclipse was a rare and awe-inspiring sight, with the moon slowly moving in front of the sun.
- * The new employee's skills and experience eclipsed those of her colleagues, making her the top candidate for the promotion.
Antonyms
appearance
emergence
manifestation
revelation
exposure
unveiling
disclosure
display
presentation
demonstration
illustration
clarification
enlightenment
illumination
highlighting
emphasizing
accentuating
showcasing
spotlighting
amplifying
magnifying
enhancing
augmentation