equinox

Meanings

• noun

  The two instants a year when the plane of Earth's equator passes through the Earth's Sun's equator, causing the tilt of Earth's axis not to affect the length of day or night; marking the beginning of a season.

  - "The equinoxes occur around March 20 and September 22."
  - "The autumnal equinox marks the beginning of fall."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈiːkwəˌnɑːks/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19196508"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with equinox
exes , apples , boxes

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Variants

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equinox , equinoxes

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Etymology

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From Old French 'equinoxe', from 'equi-' meaning 'equal' and 'noct-' meaning 'night'.

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Trivia

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1. The equinoxes occur approximately every 6 months.

2. The word 'equinox' comes from the Latin words for 'equal' and 'night'.

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Related Concepts

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1. solstice: The opposite of an equinox, marking the longest or shortest day of the year depending on the hemisphere.

2. astronomy: The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena.

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Culture

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The equinoxes have been celebrated in various cultures throughout history, often marking the changing of the seasons and the beginning of new beginnings.

How to Memorize "equinox"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the Earth's axis tilted and the equator passing through the Sun's equator, causing an equal amount of day and night.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of balance and equality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Equal nights' to memorize 'equinox'.

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