Konjungsi
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
An astronomical phenomenon where two or more celestial bodies align on the same ecliptic longitude or have the same right ascension as observed from Earth. This event creates a visual illusion of celestial objects being close to each other in the sky.
Synonyms & Variants
ijtimak
A loanword from Arabic used in Islamic astronomy to refer to the conjunction of the moon and the sun.
papasan
A casual term to describe two celestial objects appearing to pass each other or meet in the night sky.
penyejajaran
The process or result of placing celestial bodies in a straight line or close proximity.
pertemuan
The state or event where two or more celestial bodies appear to be in the same position.
kata hubung
Synonym in a linguistic context, not astronomical
penyelarasan
Refers to the geometric aspect of the phenomenon
syzygy
Broader technical term that includes conjunction
okultasi
An extreme form of conjunction where one object covers another
kaitan
General meaning of connection or union
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is derived from the Latin conjunctio meaning union or connection. In an astronomical context, the term is specifically used to describe the geometric configuration of celestial bodies. Linguistically, the term is also used in grammar to refer to connecting words. However, in popular science contexts, it refers to visual events in the night sky that are frequently observed by amateur astronomers.
Real-world Usage
Malam ini ada konjungsi antara planet Venus dan Bulan, bagus banget loh.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.