Syzygy
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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 configuration where three celestial bodies in a gravitational system are arranged in a “straight line”.
Synonyms & Variants
jajaran planet
A popular term used to describe the position of celestial bodies appearing aligned in a straight line.
konjungsi
It is a subset of the syzygy phenomenon.
oposisi
Another form of the syzygy configuration.
segaris
A geometric condition where three points or objects lie on the same straight path.
sejajar
Describes the nature of the celestial bodies' positions.
garis lurus
A non-technical descriptive explanation.
perigee
Often occurs concurrently with syzygy.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the Ancient Greek word syzygos which literally means yoked together. In modern astronomical contexts, it is used specifically to describe conjunction or opposition phenomena. Its usage in Indonesian is a technical loanword from the English syzygy. This word frequently appears in scientific literature regarding celestial mechanics and tidal cycles.
Real-world Usage
Gerhana matahari terjadi saat posisi bulan berada dalam kondisi syzygy terhadap bumi.
English Translation
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