syzygy

syzygy Definition

syzy·gy (siz′ə jē)

noun pl. -·gies

a pair of things, esp. a pair of opposites
Astron., Rare either of two opposing points in the orbit of a celestial body, specif. of the moon, at which it is in conjunction with or in opposition to the sun
Gr. & Latin Prosody a measure of two feet, as a dipody

Etymology: LL syzygia < Gr < syn-, together + zygon, yoke

syzygy Related Forms

sy·zyg·ial (sə zij′ē əl) adjective

syzygy Usage Examples

Possessives

stock: The experts raise their price target on syzygy's stock from EUR 5.40 to EUR 6.00.
price: Sooner or later, syzygy's share price will once again be pushed by the special dividend payment.

Converse of subject

develop: The site has been developed by interactive agency Syzygy, and Mazda is expecting great things from it.

Adjective modifier

interactive: The AGA group has devised a psychometric questionnaire, which can be accessed through a micro site designed by interactive agency Syzygy.
previous: The method is based upon consideration of the degree of the previous syzygy ( lunation ).
last: Back to text 5 ] The last syzygy is the new or full moon preceding the chart.

Modifies a noun

stock: Investors on the hunt for special bargains should start to watch the syzygy stock.

Noun used with modifier

agency: The AGA group has devised a psychometric questionnaire, which can be accessed through a micro site designed by interactive agency Syzygy.

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