gibbousness
- noun
- /ˈɡɪbəsnəs/
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gibosidad
- The gibbousness of the moon was striking as it shone over the hills.
Examples
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Have you noticed the gibbousness of Jupiter through the telescope?
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The gibbousness of the statue's shoulders gave it a lifelike presence.
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A tumor's gibbousness may be noted during a physical examination.
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The gibbousness of the moon was striking last night.
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The gibbousness of the moon was particularly beautiful during the summer night, casting soft shadows on the ground.
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In the artwork, the sculptor emphasized the gibbousness of the figure's abdomen, making it appear more dynamic.
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The doctor explained that the gibbousness of the swelling indicated that further examination was necessary.
Synonyms
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3.3
A raised round part on something, like a camel's back or a road bump
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2.5
A raised swelling on the body after a hit
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3.2
A rounded swelling that sticks out from a surface
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6.8
A part that sticks out from a surface
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A part that sticks out from the area around it, like a small hill
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A part that sticks out from a surface, like a bump on skin or rock
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An unusual growth that sticks out from something like a tree or a person's body
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8.1
A part that sticks out from a surface like a rock or bone
A rounded bump that sticks out from a surface
A rounded part that sticks out from something
Antonyms
How Protuberant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word gibbousness comes from the Latin word gibbus, which means 'hump', so it describes the state of sticking out or being rounded and bulging. That's why we call the moon 'gibbous' when it looks more than half full and bulging, and why the word can describe a tumor or a statue that projects outward.