Syzygy
Translation of "syzygy" into Russian
syzygy
NounUK
/ˈsɪz.ɪ.dʒi/
US
/ˈsɪz.ɪ.dʒi/
syzygy
syzygies pl
During a syzygy, the Earth, Moon, and Sun align in a straight line.
Во время сизигии Земля, Луна и Солнце выстраиваются в одну линию.
Definitions
syzygy
NounUK
/ˈsɪz.ɪ.dʒi/
US
/ˈsɪz.ɪ.dʒi/
An alignment of three celestial bodies in a straight line, commonly the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon.
During a syzygy, the gravitational forces of the aligned bodies can cause significant tidal effects on Earth.
Any two entities that are paired, matched, or yoked together; a couple or dyad, especially of complementary or opposite elements.
In Jungian psychology, the anima and animus form a symbolic syzygy representing the union of opposites.
The temporary pairing of homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis.
During syzygy, each chromosome finds its partner to facilitate genetic recombination.
In classical prosody, the combination of two metrical feet into a single unit within a verse line.
The poet employs syzygy by joining two iambic feet to create a cohesive rhythmic unit.
Idioms and phrases
solar syzygy
During the solar syzygy, the Earth, Moon, and Sun align.
солнечная сизигия
Во время солнечной сизигии Земля, Луна и Солнце выстраиваются в одну линию.
lunar syzygy
A lunar syzygy can cause a significant impact on ocean tides.
лунная сизигия
Лунная сизигия может значительно повлиять на океанские приливы.
planetary syzygy
Astronomers observed a rare planetary syzygy last night.
планетарная сизигия
Астрономы наблюдали редкую планетарную сизигию прошлой ночью.
celestial syzygy
The celestial syzygy was visible from several continents.
небесная сизигия
Небесная сизигия была видна с нескольких континентов.
perfect syzygy
The perfect syzygy created a beautiful eclipse.
совершенная сизигия
Совершенная сизигия создала красивое затмение.