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Penumbra

Part of speech: noun

Sense: In astronomy, the partial shadow cast by the Earth or Moon during an eclipse. In general, a shadowy or indefinite area.

Usage: The penumbra of the Earth during a lunar eclipse creates a fascinating celestial phenomenon.

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Penumbra

Part of speech: noun

Sense: In legal terms, the outermost region of a shadow or influence. In particular, the ambiguous or uncertain area where legal rights and obligations are unclear.

Usage: The court's decision helped clarify the boundaries of the penumbra of privacy rights.

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Penumbra

Part of speech: noun

Sense: In literature or art criticism, a secondary or peripheral part or aspect. Also, the underlying atmosphere or tone of a literary work or artistic composition.

Usage: The penumbra of the novel revealed subtle nuances and depths to the characters' motivations.

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Penumbra

Part of speech: adjective

Sense: Describing something that is partial, shadowy, or indistinct.

Usage: The room was lit by a penumbra of dim candlelight, creating an enchanting and mysterious atmosphere.

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