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Penumbra word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "penumbra" word

[noun] a fringe region of partial shadow around an umbra
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\Pe*num"bra\, n. [NL., fr. L. paene almost + umbra shade.] 1. An incomplete or partial shadow. 2. (Astron.) The shadow cast, in an eclipse, where the light is partly, but not wholly, cut off by the intervening body; the space of partial illumination between the umbra, or perfect shadow, on all sides, and the full light. --Sir I. Newton. Note: The faint shade surrounding the dark central portion of a solar spot is also called the {penumbra}, and sometimes {umbra}. 3. (Paint.) The part of a picture where the shade imperceptibly blends with the light.

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Let's analyse "penumbra" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: ARBMUNEP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2090 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: .--. . -. ..- -- -... .-. .-

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: penumbra: 5 + 3 + 1 = 9, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: penumbra: 7 + 5 + 5 + 3 + 4 + 2 + 9 + 1 = 36, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1) 2 High Priestess Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
M (1) 13 Death Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
U (1) 21 World Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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