annular

adjective

an·​nu·​lar ˈan-yə-lər How to pronounce annular (audio)
: of, relating to, or forming a ring
an annular skin lesion

Examples of annular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, but the apparent size of the moon is smaller than that of the sun. The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024 An annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between Earth and the sun. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2023 That continues to this day, with a live sonification performance live-streamed during the annular solar eclipse in October and also planned for April 8. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 An annular solar eclipse will occur on October 2 over parts of South America. Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 23 Feb. 2024 Our fact-check sources: Space, Aug. 22, 2023, What's the difference between a total solar eclipse and an annular solar eclipse? USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024 An annular solar eclipse was visible for parts of the U.S. on Oct. 14, 2023, but the sun wasn't totally covered, according to NASA. Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2024 An annular solar eclipse will occur in the sky on October 2 over parts of South America. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024 Events covered in this essay (the last of a three-part photo summary of the year) include an annular solar eclipse over North America, Israel’s war against Hamas, a destructive hurricane in Mexico, the felling of a famous tree in England, and much more. Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 7 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French annulaire, from Medieval Latin anularis, from Latin anulus

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of annular was circa 1560

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Cite this Entry

“Annular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annular. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

annular

adjective
an·​nu·​lar ˈan-yə-lər How to pronounce annular (audio)
: of, relating to, or forming a ring

Medical Definition

annular

adjective
an·​nu·​lar ˈan-yə-lər How to pronounce annular (audio)
: of, relating to, or forming a ring
the annular diaphragm of a microscope

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