eclipse
eclipse Lexical Profile
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• noun
An astronomical event in which the light from one celestial body is temporarily obscured by the passage of another body between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination.
"Thousands of spectators gathered with protective glasses to watch the total solar eclipse."
A loss of significance, power, reputation, or prominence, especially when surpassed by someone or something else.
"The once-dominant manufacturing company suffered a gradual eclipse as newer technology firms entered the market."
• verb
To surpass or overshadow someone or something in importance, achievement, or fame, making them seem less significant by comparison.
"Her remarkable second novel completely eclipsed the modest success of her debut book."
To obscure or block the light from or to another celestial body.
"During the alignment, the moon will partially eclipse the sun for nearly two hours."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed via Old French and Latin from the Ancient Greek 'ekleipsis', meaning 'an abandonment' or 'a failing to appear', from 'ekleipein' (to leave out or forsake), referring to the temporary disappearance of the sun or moon.