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syzygy

The correct spelling is syzygy.

How to pronounce syzygy

/ˈsɪz.ɪdʒ.i/
noun

IPA: /ˈsɪz.ɪdʒ.i/

Say it like: Syz-yjee

The correct spelling is syzygy. An alignment of three celestial bodies (for example, the Sun, Earth, and Moon) such that one body is directly between the other two, such as occurs at an eclipse.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.An alignment of three celestial bodies (for example, the Sun, Earth, and Moon) such that one body is directly between the other two, such as occurs at an eclipse.
  2. 2.An archetypal pairing of contrasexual opposites, symbolizing the communication of the conscious and unconscious minds.
  3. 3.A relation between generators of a module.
  4. 4.The fusion of some or all of the organs.
  5. 5.The association of two protozoa end-to-end or laterally for the purpose of asexual exchange of genetic material.

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