Definitions for syzygy
ˈsɪz ɪ dʒisyzy·gy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. syzygynoun

   the straight line configuration of 3 celestial bodies (as the sun and earth and moon) in a gravitational system

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.8 / 4 votes

1. syzygynoun

   A kind of unity, namely an alignment of three celestial bodies (for example, the Sun, Earth, and Moon) such that one body is directly between the other two, such as occurs at an eclipse

2. syzygynoun

   An archetypal pairing of contrasexual opposites, symbolizing the communication of the conscious and unconscious minds

3. syzygynoun

   A relation between generators of a module

4. syzygynoun

   The fusion of some or all of the organs

5. syzygynoun

   The association of two protozoa end-to-end or laterally for the purpose of asexual exchange of genetic material

6. syzygynoun

   The pairing of chromosomes in meiosis

7. Etymology: From syzygia, from σύζυγος. This word was recognized as English in 1847 (astronomically).

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. syzygy

   In astronomy, syzygy refers to a straight line configuration of three or more celestial bodies in a gravitational system. It happens, for example, during the new moon and full moon when the Earth, Moon, and the Sun are aligned. In mathematics, particularly in algebra and algebraic geometry, a syzygy is a relation between the generators of a module or an algebra. The term can also refer to paired things or a couple as in classical philology and similarly in rhyme or music. In zoology, it refers to the pairing of chromosomes in meiosis. So, syzygy generally refers to a kind of alignment, pairing, or yoking together characterized by connection or correspondence. Note that the exact definition varies depending on the field of study.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Syzygynoun

   the point of an orbit, as of the moon or a planet, at which it is in conjunction or opposition; -- commonly used in the plural

2. Syzygynoun

   the coupling together of different feet; as, in Greek verse, an iambic syzygy

3. Syzygynoun

   any one of the segments of an arm of a crinoid composed of two joints so closely united that the line of union is obliterated on the outer, though visible on the inner, side

4. Syzygynoun

   the immovable union of two joints of a crinoidal arm

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Syzygy

   siz′i-ji, n. the relative position of a planet (esp. the moon) when either in conjunction or in opposition with the sun: the period of new or full moon:—pl. Syz′ygies.—n. Syz′ygant (-gant), a rational integral function of the invariants of a quantic that vanishes when expressed as a function of the coefficients.—adj. Syzyget′ic, pertaining to a linear relation.—adv. Syzyget′ically.—adj. Syzyg′ial, pertaining to a syzygy. [Gr. syzygia, union.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Syzygy

   the point on the orbit of a planet, or the moon when it is in conjunction with, or in opposition to, the sun.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of syzygy in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of syzygy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=syzygy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Syzygy
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syzygy
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=syzygy
6. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Syzygy