Eclipse (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. Astronomy.
    • the obscuration of the light of the moon by the intervention of the earth between it and the sun(lunar eclipse ) or the obscuration of the light of the sun by the intervention of the moon between it and a point on the earth (solar eclipse ).
    • a similar phenomenon with respect to any other planet and either its satellite or the sun.
    • the partial or complete interception of the light of one component of a binary star by the other.
  2. any obscuration of light.
  3. a reduction or loss of splendor, status, reputation, etc.: Scandal caused the eclipse of his career.
verb (used with object), e·clipsed, e·clips·ing.
  1. to cause to undergo eclipse: The moon eclipsed the sun.
  2. to make less outstanding or important by comparison; surpass: a soprano whose singing eclipsed that of her rivals.
noun
  1. the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth; a lunar eclipse when the earth passes between the sun and the moon
  2. the period of time during which such a phenomenon occurs
  3. any dimming or obstruction of light
  4. a loss of importance, power, fame, etc, esp through overshadowing by another
verb (tr)
  1. to cause an eclipse of
  2. to cast a shadow upon; darken; obscure
  3. to overshadow or surpass in importance, power, etc
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