Occultation

C1 8+

Synonyms of occultation

Antonyms of occultation

Collocations of occultation

lunar occultation
Frequency: 70 %

The lunar occultation of the star was observed by astronomers.

solar occultation
Frequency: 60 %

During the solar occultation, the sun was briefly hidden by the moon.

stellar occultation
Frequency: 50 %

The stellar occultation of the distant star was captured by the telescope.

planetary occultation
Frequency: 45 %

The planetary occultation of Venus by the moon was a rare event.

Idiomatic Expressions for occultation

  • Phrase: occultation of the truth
    Meaning: refers to the act of hiding or obscuring the truth
    Usage: The politician's occultation of the truth led to public distrust.