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Examples
Noun
  • //an eclipse of the sun
  • //The popularity of television led to the eclipse of the radio drama.
  • //an artist whose reputation has long been in eclipse
Verb
  • //The sun was partially eclipsed by the moon.
  • //Train travel was eclipsed by the growth of commercial airlines.
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Examples
Noun
  • //an eclipse of the sun
  • //The popularity of television led to the eclipse of the radio drama.
  • //an artist whose reputation has long been in eclipse
Verb
  • //The sun was partially eclipsed by the moon.
  • //Train travel was eclipsed by the growth of commercial airlines.
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology