evection Meaning & Definition
/ə.ˈvɛk.ʃn̩/
What Does Evection Mean?
As a noun, evection means Modification of the lunar orbit due to the gravitational effects of the Sun.
Evection: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ə.ˈvɛk.ʃn̩// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | evections |
Evection Definition (Noun)
- Modification of the lunar orbit due to the gravitational effects of the Sun.
Synonyms of Evection
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Evection synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Evection
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Evection in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
evection (countable and uncountable, plural evections)
Origin of Evection
From Latin evectiōnem, from evectiō (“act of carrying”), from evect-, past participle stem of evehō (“to carry together”), combination of ex- and vehō.
Evection Pronunciation
You say evection as //ə.ˈvɛk.ʃn̩//. It has 1 syllable.