nebulosity

Meanings

• noun

  A cloud of gas and dust, often illuminated by the radiation from a nearby star.

  - "The nebulosity surrounding the star Betelgeuse is believed to be the largest in our galaxy."
  - "Astronomers study nebulosities to learn about the formation of stars."

• noun

  A state of vagueness or lack of clarity.

  - "The politician's response was met with frustration due to the nebulosity of her position on the issue."
  - "The instructions for assembling the furniture were shrouded in nebulosity."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nebulosity
mellifluosity , vagabondosity , pomposity

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Variants

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nebulosities , nebulosity

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Etymology

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From Latin nebulosus, meaning cloudy or foggy.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nebulosity' was first used in astronomy in the 17th century by the astronomer Johannes Hevelius.

2. The largest known nebulosity in the universe is the Crab Nebula, located in the constellation Taurus.

3. Nebulosities can be classified based on their shape, size, and density, with different types having different implications for star formation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Star formation: The process by which a star forms from a nebulosity of gas and dust.

2. Astrophysics: The branch of physics that deals with the study of celestial objects and phenomena, including nebulosities.

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Culture

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In literature and art, nebulosities are often depicted as beautiful and mysterious, representing the unknown and the uncharted.

How to Memorize "nebulosity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a swirling cloud of gas and dust in space. Visualize the different colors and shapes of various nebulosities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nebulosity' with the image of a cloud or fog. Remember that it refers to a cloud of gas and dust in space.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'Nebulous' as 'Nebula' and 'Ous', meaning 'out there in space'.

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