occultation
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/əˌkʌlˈteɪʃən/
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/ɒkʌlˈteɪʃən/
celestial obscuration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'occultation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'occultatio,' where 'occultare' meant 'to hide or conceal.'
Historical Evolution
'occultatio' transformed into the Old French word 'occultation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'occultation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hide or conceal,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the event of one celestial body obscuring another.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the event of one celestial body obscuring another, such as the moon covering a star or planet.
The occultation of the star by the moon was visible last night.
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Last updated: 2025/02/06 09:06