eclipse
|e/clipse|
/ɪˈklɪps/
obscuring light
Etymology
'eclipse' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ekleipsis,' where 'ek-' meant 'out' and 'leipein' meant 'to leave.'
'ekleipsis' transformed into the Latin word 'eclipsis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'eclipse' through Old French.
Initially, it meant 'a failure to appear,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'obscuring of light.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an astronomical event where one celestial body moves into the shadow of another.
The solar eclipse was visible from several continents.
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Verb 1
to obscure or block out light from another celestial body.
The moon eclipsed the sun during the solar eclipse.
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Verb 2
to surpass or outshine someone or something.
Her performance eclipsed all others in the competition.
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