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eclipsing

UK
/ɪˈklɪpsɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈklɪpsɪŋ/

Translations

eclipsingnoun
eclipsings
pl
éclipseSens astronomique et figuré.
The eclipsing of the sun by the moon was a spectacular event that drew crowds of spectators.
L’éclipse du Soleil par la Lune était un événement spectaculaire qui a attiré des foules de spectateurs.
Synonyms
blotting out
shrouding
concealment
covering
masking
blocking
dimming
overshadowing
eclipse
occultation
obscuration
obscuring
eclipsinggerund / present participle
UK
/ɪˈklɪpsɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈklɪpsɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe phenomena connected with an eclipse or something that surpasses/overshadows another.
éclipsantSens littéraire ou technique ; participe présent employé comme adjectif.
The astronomers photographed the eclipsing shadow as it crept across the lunar surface.
Les astronomes ont photographié l’ombre éclipsante tandis qu’elle avançait sur la surface lunaire.
Synonyms
blocking
blotting out
dwarfing
overwhelming
overtopping
overshadowing
outshining
surpassing
obscuring
dimming
masking
eclipseverb

eclipsing

Gerund

eclipsed
Past Simple
eclipsed
Past Participle
eclipsing
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈklɪps/
US
/ɪˈklɪps/
The moon will eclipse the sun during the solar event next week.
La Lune éclipsera le Soleil lors de l'événement solaire de la semaine prochaine.
Additional translations
éclipserau sens figuré
Synonyms
outshine
overshadow
diminish
surpass
obscure

Definitions

eclipsingnoun
The act of obscuring the light from one celestial body by another, especially the sun or moon.
The eclipsing of the sun by the moon was a spectacular event that drew crowds of spectators.
A situation in which one thing becomes less important or noticeable because something else becomes more important or noticeable.
The eclipsing of traditional media by digital platforms has changed the way people consume news.
eclipsinggerund / present participle
Producing or occurring during an eclipse; relating to the obscuration of a celestial body.
The astronomers photographed the eclipsing shadow as it crept across the lunar surface.
Surpassing or overshadowing something else in importance, fame, or quality.
His eclipsing success left his former rivals far behind.
eclipseverb
To obscure or block out light from one celestial body by another.
The moon will eclipse the sun during the solar event next week.
To surpass or outshine someone or something in importance, power, or achievement.
Her latest novel eclipsed all her previous works in terms of popularity.
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