Meaning & Definition of word "Crescent"
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Crescent
/ˈkrɛs.ənt/
noun:
- 1. A shape resembling a half-moon, specifically the shape of the moon when it is less than half illuminated.
- Example: The evening sky was adorned with a beautiful crescent of the moon.
- 2. A symbol or representation of the crescent moon.
- Example: The flag featured a silver crescent alongside a large star.
adjective:
- 1. Growing larger or increasing, especially as it pertains to the moon during its phases.
- Example: We watched the crescent moon gradually rise higher in the sky.
- 2. Shaped like a crescent; curved.
- Example: She wore a crescent-shaped pendant around her neck.
Etymology
Middle English from Old French 'croissant', derived from Latin 'crescens', meaning 'growing'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crescent moon:
The phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated.
crescent shape:
A shape defined by a curve resembling that of a crescent.
Related Words
increment:
An increase or addition.
crescendo:
A gradual increase in loudness or intensity.
Slang Meanings of crescent
Meaning: Referring to something that grows or increases over time.
Example Sentence: That trend is on a crescent trajectory.