abumbral
|a-bum-bral|
C2
/əˈbʌmbrəl/
shadow-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abumbral' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'umbra,' where 'umbra' meant 'shadow.'
Historical Evolution
'umbra' transformed into the English word 'abumbral' to describe something related to shadows.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'shadow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the shadow or penumbra.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or situated in the shadow or penumbra of an object.
The abumbral region of the eclipse was barely visible.
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