english word · 2026-10-25
Syzygy
noun
Meaning
The straight-line configuration of three or more celestial bodies in a gravitational system, such as during a new moon or an eclipse. In a broader sense, it refers to a pair of opposites working together in harmony or alignment.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'syzygia', meaning 'yoked together' or 'union'.
Examples
"The astrologer noted that the syzygy of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during the solar eclipse would mark a powerful time for personal transformation."
"I felt a strange sense of calm last night, almost as if the syzygy of the planets was finally bringing my chaotic week into balance."
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