penumbra
Pronunciación: [pəˈnʌm.brə]
Palabra
Contexto: «science»
(noun) the area of partial shadow during an eclipse or when an object blocks light. Imagine you are outside and a tree casts a shadow. The light is still there, but in a softer way where it casts a shadow that isn’t completely dark.
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During the lunar eclipse, the moon passed through the penumbra, creating a soft shading effect.
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The sun was fully blocked, so there was no penumbra visible, only a complete shadow.
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Can you see the penumbra when an eclipse happens?
Contexto: «figurative language»
(noun) a shadowy or unclear area of a situation where things are not fully defined. It’s like when something is not completely clear, and you might feel unsure about it.
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The new policy leaves a penumbra of uncertainty about how it will affect employees.
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There was no penumbra of doubt about the decision; everyone was confident.
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Is there a penumbra of confusion around the rules in this game?
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