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Synonyms for occultation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ok-uhl-tey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɒk ʌlˈteɪ ʃən

Top 10 synonyms for occultation
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Définition of occultation

Origin :
  • early 15c., "disguise or concealment of identity," from Latin occultationem (nominative occultatio), noun of action from past participle stem of occultare "to hide, conceal," frequentative of occulere (see occult).
  • As in concealment : noun hiding, secrecy
  • As in eclipse : noun shadowing of the sun
Example sentences :
  • On this evening there was to be an occultation of a star at the moon's dark limb.
  • Extract from : « Sir William Herschel: His Life and Works » by Edward Singleton Holden
  • The disappearance of a star by the interposition of the moon is called an "occultation."
  • Extract from : « Great Astronomers » by R. S. Ball
  • The phenomenon illustrated is called the "occultation" of the planet.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Heavens » by Robert Stawell Ball
  • I was, in particular, struck with the effect of the occultation of Principle on motives.
  • Extract from : « The Monikins » by J. Fenimore Cooper
  • An occultation of Mercury by Venus was observed with a telescope on May 17, 1737.
  • Extract from : « Astronomical Curiosities » by J. Ellard Gore
  • Gil Blas himself goes through a long period of occultation, and the whole rather drags.
  • Extract from : « A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 » by George Saintsbury
  • By occultation is meant, as is well known, the eclipse of the body through passing into the shadow of its parent planet.
  • Extract from : « Every-day Science: Volume VII. The Conquest of Time and Space » by Henry Smith Williams
  • I was disappointed in my hope of obtaining an observation of an occultation, which took place about midnight.
  • Extract from : « The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California » by Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont
  • The night was mild, with a very clear sky; and I obtained a very excellent observation of an occultation of Tau.
  • Extract from : « The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California » by Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont
  • Frequent observations of stars passing behind the moon in occultation have satisfied astronomers on this point.
  • Extract from : « Astronomy » by David Todd

Antonyms for occultation

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