occultation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun one celestial body obscures another

Etymology

From Latin occultātiōnem, accusative singular of occultātiō (“concealment; insinuation”), from occultāre, present active infinitive of occultō (“to conceal, hide”); analysable as occult + -ation.

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Synonyms

eclipse

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