Eclipsises

/ɪˈklɪpsɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of eclipsis; multiple instances of celestial obscurations or linguistic omissions.

Etymology

From eclipsis with the addition of the plural suffix -es, maintaining the Latin-Greek root structure.

Kelly Says

This plural form is rarely used in modern English, which makes it a fun historical artifact—most people just say 'eclipses' instead of 'eclipsises,' showing how language naturally simplifies over time.

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