ecliptical

e·clip·tic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-klip-tik]
- /ɪˈklɪp tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-klip-tik]
- /ɪˈklɪp tɪk/

Definitions of ecliptical word

noun ecliptical Astronomy. the great circle formed by the intersection of the plane of the earth's orbit with the celestial sphere; the apparent annual path of the sun in the heavens. an analogous great circle on a terrestrial globe. 1
noun ecliptical Astrology. the great circle of the ecliptic, along which are located the 12 houses and signs of the zodiac. 1
adjective ecliptical pertaining to an eclipse. 1
adjective ecliptical pertaining to the ecliptic. 1
adjective ecliptical Of or pertaining to an eclipse. 0
adjective ecliptical Of or pertaining to an ecliptic. 0

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Origin of ecliptical

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin eclīptica, feminine of eclīpticus < Greek ekleiptikós, equivalent to ekleíp(ein) (see eclipse) + -tikos -tic

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Parts of speech for Ecliptical

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ecliptical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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