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Penumbra
peh-nəm-brə
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Latin, mid-17th century
 
1
The partially illuminated outer part of a shadow created by a solid object
2
The outlying, fringe area in which a condition exists to a lesser degree
 
 
 
Examples of Penumbra in a sentence
 
"The shadow of the moon cast a hazy penumbra over a swath of Earth during the partial eclipse."
 
"The sunlight coming through the curtains created a penumbra on the rug in contrast to the solid wall."
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