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- [gib-uh s]
- /ˈgɪb əs/
- /ˈdʒɪ.bəs/
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- [gib-uh s]
- /ˈgɪb əs/
Definitions of gibbous word
- adjective gibbous Astronomy. (of a heavenly body) convex at both edges, as the moon when more than half full. 1
- adjective gibbous humpbacked. 1
- noun gibbous (of the moon) Having the observable illuminated part greater than a semicircle and less than a circle. 1
- adjective gibbous moon: more than half full 1
- adjective gibbous (of the moon or a planet) more than half but less than fully illuminated 0
- adjective gibbous having a hunchback; hunchbacked 0
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Origin of gibbous
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin gibbōsus humped, equivalent to gibb(a) hump + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Gibbous
noun
adjective
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preposition
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gibbous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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gibbous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gibbous
adj gibbous
- awry — If something goes awry, it does not happen in the way it was planned.
- crooked — If you describe something as crooked, especially something that is usually straight, you mean that it is bent or twisted.
- unbalanced — not balanced or not properly balanced.
- unequal — not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
- disproportional — not in proportion; disproportionate.
Antonyms for gibbous
adj gibbous
- concave — A surface that is concave curves inwards in the middle.
- sinking — to displace part of the volume of a supporting substance or object and become totally or partially submerged or enveloped; fall or descend into or below the surface or to the bottom (often followed by in or into): The battleship sank within two hours. His foot sank in the mud. Her head sinks into the pillows.
- depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
- contracting — an agreement between two or more parties for the doing or not doing of something specified.
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