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inferior conjunction
[ in-feer-ee-er kuhn-juhngk-shuhn ]
inferior conjunction
/ ĭn-fîr′ē-ər /
- See under conjunction
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Word History and Origins
Origin of inferior conjunction1
First recorded in 1825–35
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Example Sentences
Mercury had passed inferior conjunction; no other Mercutian vehicles had been reported as landing anywhere on the earth.
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We were ready to start at the time of the next inferior conjunction of Mercury with the earth.
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Its apparent diameter varies between 4½″ in superior conjunction to 13″ in inferior conjunction.
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Its apparent diameter varies between 9½″ in superior conjunction, and 62″ in inferior conjunction.
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Thus, let Mercury come into inferior conjunction with the earth at C, Fig. 51.
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