† eclipticityn.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: ecliptic adj., -ity suffix.
Etymology: < ecliptic adj. + -ity suffix; compare -icity suffix.
Obsolete rare.
the world > the universe > celestial sphere > circle of celestial sphere > [noun] > great circle > ecliptic > position in
1747 T. Carte I. 68 Discoveries, with regard to the eclipticity of the Zodiac.
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