What is another word for Evection?

Pronunciation: [ˈiːvkʃən] (IPA)

"Evection" is a term primarily used in astronomy, which refers to the periodic variation in the position of the Moon due to the perturbations caused by the Sun's gravitational pull on the Moon's eccentric orbit around the Earth. Some of the synonyms for evection include perturbation, deviation, deflexion, and aberration. Each of these words shares the idea of a deviation or disturbance from a regular or expected path. Other synonyms of evection include distortion, fluctuation, variation, and quirk. While evection may be a technical term used primarily in the field of astronomy, it is useful to know some related synonyms for discussions or writings that may involve similar concepts.

What are the hypernyms for Evection?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    astronomy, celestial event, astronomical phenomenon, Solar System Anomaly, celestial motion.

Usage examples for Evection

Evection: The second inequality of the moon, which vanishes at new and full moon and is a maximum at first and last quarter.
"Kepler"
Walter W. Bryant
The Evection, an irregular motion of the Moon discovered by Ptolemy, whereby her mean longitude is increased or diminished, was explained by Horrox as depending upon the libratory motion of the apsides, and the change which takes place in the eccentricity of the lunar orbit.
"The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost'"
Thomas Orchard

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