umbral

um·bra

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhm-bruh]
- /ˈʌm brə/
- /ˈʌmbrəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhm-bruh]
- /ˈʌm brə/

Definitions of umbral word

noun plural umbral shade; shadow. 1
noun plural umbral the invariable or characteristic accompaniment or companion of a person or thing. 1
noun plural umbral Astronomy. the complete or perfect shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the direct light from the source of illumination is completely cut off. Compare penumbra (def 1a). the dark central portion of a sunspot. Compare penumbra (def 1b). 1
noun plural umbral a phantom or shadowy apparition, as of someone or something not physically present; ghost; spectral image. 1

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Origin of umbral

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin: shade, shadow

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Parts of speech for Umbral

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Umbral

umbral popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for umbral

adj umbral

adumbral — shadowy

Just one Synonym for umbral