Antonyms for umbral
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : uhm-bruh |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈʌm brə |
Definition of umbral
Origin :- 1590s, "phantom, ghost," a figurative use from Latin umbra "shade, shadow" (see umbrage). Astronomical sense of "shadow cast by the earth or moon during an eclipse" is first recorded 1670s. Meaning "an uninvited guest accompanying an invited one" is from 1690s.
- As in shadowy : adj hazy
- Outside the umbral cone is that of the penumbra, within which the sun is partially hidden by the moon.
- Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 » by Various
Synonyms for umbral
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