ecliptic
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See also: eclíptic
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- ecliptick (obsolete)
Etymology[edit]
So named because an eclipse can occur only when the Moon lies on this plane.
Borrowed from Latin ecliptica.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
ecliptic (plural ecliptics)
- (astronomy) The great circle on the celestial sphere that is the mean apparent path of the sun as viewed from the earth.
- (astronomy) The plane in which this great circle lies.
- Synonyms: ecliptic plane, plane of the ecliptic
- (geometry) A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe, used for illustrating and solving astronomical problems.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
Earth's orbital plane
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Adjective[edit]
ecliptic (not comparable)
- Relating to an eclipse or the ecliptic.
Romanian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from French écliptique.
Adjective[edit]
ecliptic m or n (feminine singular ecliptică, masculine plural ecliptici, feminine and neuter plural ecliptice)
Declension[edit]
Declension of ecliptic
singular | plural | ||||||
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masculine | neuter | feminine | masculine | neuter | feminine | ||
nominative/ accusative |
indefinite | ecliptic | ecliptică | ecliptici | ecliptice | ||
definite | eclipticul | ecliptica | eclipticii | eclipticele | |||
genitive/ dative |
indefinite | ecliptic | ecliptice | ecliptici | ecliptice | ||
definite | eclipticului | eclipticei | eclipticilor | eclipticelor |
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