The general theory of relativity explains the anomalous perihelion precession of the planet Mercury.
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Perihelion
/ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈhiː.lɪ.ən/
Synonyms for "perihelion" (27 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Noun(2 words)
apexclosest approach
Strong matches (8)
Noun(1 words)
Related words (13)
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: apex, apogee, circle, closest approach, conjugation.
- Sentence evidence is available for perihelion, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "perihelion".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "perihelion"
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If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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Final fit check
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Related word relations
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6 entriesclosest approachperihelion distanceperihelion distance formulaperihelion passageperihelion timingperihelion velocity
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
The perihelion is the point where an object in orbit around the Sun is nearest to the Sun.
Source: tatoeba (5320266)
Astronomers say that the comet, which made its closest approach to the Sun, or perihelion, on January 30, 2015, was also one of the most dazzling and active comets to pass us since comet Hale-Bopp in 1997.
Source: tatoeba (10871409)
The æquation of the Earth encreaſeth from her Aphelion, until ſhe come to the point where it's greateſt, and from thence it again decreaſeth till ſhe come to her Perihelion, or oppoſite Auge: in like manner it increaſeth from her Perihelion to the point where it's greateſt, and afterwards decreaſeth till ſhe come againe to the Auge or Aphelion, [...]
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "perihelion"?
Closest matches include apex, apogee, circle, closest approach, conjugation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "perihelion"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.