Meaning of the word penumbra in English
What does penumbra mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
penumbra
US /pɪˈnʌm.brə/
UK /pɪˈnʌm.brə/
Noun
1.
the partially shaded outer region of a shadow cast by an opaque object
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During the eclipse, the moon passed through the Earth's penumbra before entering the umbra.
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The distant streetlights cast long shadows, with a soft penumbra at their edges.
2.
a surrounding region of partial obscurity or uncertainty
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The legal case entered a penumbra of ethical questions.
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His early works exist in a penumbra between realism and surrealism.