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syzygy

/ˈsɪz.ɪ.dʒi/

syzygynoun

syzygies

/ˈsɪz.ɪ.dʒi/

Translations

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

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.

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