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ECLIPTIC

(noun, adj.)
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There are 2 meanings of the word Ecliptic.

Ecliptic - as a noun

The great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun; the plane of the earth's orbit around the sun; makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator

Example: "All of the planets rotate the sun in approximately the same ecliptic"

Ecliptic - as an adjective

Relating to an eclipse or the ecliptic.

Example Sentences

"The Sun moves along the ecliptic as it appears to travel across the sky."
"The ecliptic is the path that the Moon follows during its monthly orbit around the Earth."
"The planets in our solar system generally stay close to the ecliptic plane."
"The zodiac constellations are positioned along the ecliptic."
"The tilt of the Earth's axis is responsible for the inclined angle of the ecliptic."
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Word Game Points

Is ECLIPTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ecliptic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ECLIPTIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ECLIPTIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ecliptic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ECLIPTIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is ECLIPTIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ecliptic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ECLIPTIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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