gibbousness

[US]/ˈɡɪbəsnəs/
[UK]/ˈɡɪbəsnəs/

Translation

n.the quality or state of being gibbous; specifically (astronomy) the phase of the moon or a planet when more than half but less than fully illuminated
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

lunar gibbousness

the gibbousness

gibbousness phase

apparent gibbousness

maximum gibbousness

gibbousness increases

observing gibbousness

moon gibbousness

complete gibbousness

degree of gibbousness

Example Sentences

the distinct gibbousness of the moon indicated it was past the first quarter.

he noted the slight gibbousness on the otherwise smooth surface of the sphere.

geologists studied the gibbousness of the rock formation caused by centuries of erosion.

the artist captured the subtle gibbousness of the model's cheek in the portrait.

measuring the gibbousness of the lens is crucial for correcting this specific optical aberration.

the waxing gibbousness of the moon provided enough light for our night hike.

the unusual gibbousness of the tumor alarmed the examining physician.

we need to calculate the gibbousness of the curve before proceeding with the construction.

the gibbousness of the subject's forehead was a hereditary trait.

observers marveled at the waxing gibbousness of the lunar surface.

the lens grinder checked the gibbousness of the glass to ensure high quality.

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