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Definitions for Penumbra
[1] Astronomy . the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off. Compare umbra(def 3a) . the grayish marginal portion of a sunspot. Compare umbra(def 3b) .
[2] a shadowy, indefinite, or marginal area.
[3] a fringe region of half shadow resulting from the partial obstruction of light by an opaque object
[4] astronomy the lighter and outer region of a sunspot
[5] painting the point or area in which light and shade blend
Words related to Penumbra
shadow, dark, gloom, obscurity, shade, darkness, dusk, screen, cover, shadiness, umbrage, blackness, coolness, umbra, semidarkness, gloominess, adumbration, shelter, protection, dimness
Words nearby Penumbra
pentylenetetrazol, penuche, penuchle, penult, penultimate, penumbra, penurious, penury, penutian, penza, penzance
Origin of Penumbra
1660–70; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin paen- pen- + umbra shade
Other words from Penumbra
pe·num·bral , pe·num·brous , adjective
Word origin for Penumbra
C17: via New Latin from Latin paene almost + umbra shadow
Synonyms for Penumbra
shadow, adumbration, blackness, coolness, cover, darkness, dusk, gloominess, obscurity, screen, semidarkness, shadiness, shadows, umbra, umbrage, obscuration