Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to the ecliptic, especially the path of the sun, moon, or planets in the sky

“The astronomer studied the ecliptic path of the planet Mars.”

2. noun

the path or apparent path of the sun, moon, or planets in the sky, especially in the sky as seen from the earth

“The ecliptic is the central path of the solar system that we observe from Earth.”

3. noun

a circle or path on the celestial sphere, especially one that is the apparent path of the sun, moon, or planets

“The ecliptic is a celestial circle that the Earth orbits around the sun.”

4. noun

a specific circle or path on the celestial sphere, especially one that is the apparent path of a planet or other celestial body

“The ecliptic of Venus is the path that the planet appears to follow in the sky.”