Annular
adjective
In the shape of a ring or a loop.
The scientist observed the annular eclipse through his telescope.
Often appears as...
- annular eclipse
- annular ring
adjective
Certain type of seal or gasket that is round in shape.
The annular seal was replaced during the routine maintenance check.
Often appears as...
- annular seal
- annular gasket
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
In botany, arranged in rings.
The annular arrangement of leaves aids in the plant's photosynthesis process.
Often appears as...
- annular arrangement
- annular leaves
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
In the shape of a ring or a loop.
The scientist observed the annular eclipse through his telescope.
Often appears as...
- annular eclipse
- annular ring
adjective
Certain type of seal or gasket that is round in shape.
The annular seal was replaced during the routine maintenance check.
Often appears as...
- annular seal
- annular gasket
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
In botany, arranged in rings.
The annular arrangement of leaves aids in the plant's photosynthesis process.
Often appears as...
- annular arrangement
- annular leaves
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Imagine everyday objects like rings or loops to connect with 'annular'.
The swimming pool had an annular structure, much like a doughnut.
Pro Tip 2/3Astronomy Context
'Annular' is commonly used in astronomy, especially describing eclipses.
We were excited to witness the annular solar eclipse, creating a 'ring of fire'.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe non-physical rings, like cycles.
Her life seemed to follow an annular pattern, repeating the same habits.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Imagine everyday objects like rings or loops to connect with 'annular'.
The swimming pool had an annular structure, much like a doughnut.
Pro Tip 2/3Astronomy Context
'Annular' is commonly used in astronomy, especially describing eclipses.
We were excited to witness the annular solar eclipse, creating a 'ring of fire'.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe non-physical rings, like cycles.
Her life seemed to follow an annular pattern, repeating the same habits.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Imagine everyday objects like rings or loops to connect with 'annular'.
The swimming pool had an annular structure, much like a doughnut.
Pro Tip 2/3Astronomy Context
'Annular' is commonly used in astronomy, especially describing eclipses.
We were excited to witness the annular solar eclipse, creating a 'ring of fire'.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe non-physical rings, like cycles.
Her life seemed to follow an annular pattern, repeating the same habits.
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What creates a total...
where the Moon doesn't quite line up with the Sun. And, when the Moon and Sun are perfectly aligned, the Moon is usually too far from Earth in its orbit to completely cover the Sun, creating an annular eclipse. During an annular or partial eclipse, the sky remains bright. Even on those rare occasions of a total eclipse,
Video examples
Solar Eclipse 101 PIPE...
People within the penumbral shadow see only a partial eclipse, the second type. From this view, outside the path of totality, the moon passes in front of the sun off-center, never fully covering its surface. Third, an annular eclipse,
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Norman Foster: Building...
The city goes out in annular rings, consuming more and more green space, and more and more roads, and more and more energy in the transport of people between the city center --
Video examples
What creates a total...
where the Moon doesn't quite line up with the Sun. And, when the Moon and Sun are perfectly aligned, the Moon is usually too far from Earth in its orbit to completely cover the Sun, creating an annular eclipse. During an annular or partial eclipse, the sky remains bright. Even on those rare occasions of a total eclipse,
Video examples
Solar Eclipse 101 PIPE...
People within the penumbral shadow see only a partial eclipse, the second type. From this view, outside the path of totality, the moon passes in front of the sun off-center, never fully covering its surface. Third, an annular eclipse,
Video examples
Norman Foster: Building...
The city goes out in annular rings, consuming more and more green space, and more and more roads, and more and more energy in the transport of people between the city center --
Example 1 of 3
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