Definitions

1. noun

A conjunction or opposition, especially of celestial bodies, such as the conjunction of the sun, moon, and earth during a solar eclipse.

“The syzygy of the planets was a rare and spectacular event that many people witnessed.”

2. noun

A figure of speech in which two or more contrasting ideas are juxtaposed.

“The poem used syzygy to highlight the tension between light and darkness.”

3. noun

A state of being in a relation of tension, opposition, or balance.

“The syzygy of the two opposing forces kept the situation in a state of balance.”