syzygy

/ˈsɪzɪdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

A combination or union of three or more things, especially the alignment of celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and earth during a solar eclipse.

“The rare occurrence of a solar eclipse was a rare syzygy of celestial bodies.”

Synonyms

  • alignment
  • conjunction

Antonyms

  • disjunction
  • separation