penumbra

[US]/pɪ'nʌmbrə/
[UK]/pɪ'nʌmbrə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the outer part of a shadow where light is partially blocked [astronomy]

Phrases & Collocations

penumbra of uncertainty

enter the penumbra

explore the penumbra

Example Sentences

Downtown Chicago and its penumbra

The First Amendment has a penumbra where privacy is protected from governmental intrusion.

The article reviews the changes of hematoma and ischemic penumbra, brain edema, hyperfibrinolysis after cerebral hemorrhage, and as well as amyloid angiopathy.

For the eye of the thinker, all historic murderers are to be found there, in that hideous penumbra, on their knees, with a scrap of their winding-sheet for an apron, dismally sponging out their work.

The moon cast a penumbra over the landscape.

The penumbra of uncertainty surrounded the decision.

She stood in the penumbra of the room, waiting for him.

The penumbra of the tree provided some relief from the scorching sun.

The penumbra of the forest added to the eerie atmosphere.

Her words were spoken in the penumbra of truth.

The penumbra of doubt clouded his judgment.

The penumbra of fear lingered in the dark alley.

The penumbra of the eclipse fascinated the spectators.

He found himself in the penumbra between success and failure.

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