transcription, транскрипция: [ pə-ˈnəm-brə ]
noun
( plural pen·um·brae -(ˌ)brē, -ˌbrī ; or -bras )
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin paene almost + umbra shadow — more at umbrage
Date: 1666
1.
a. : a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
b. : a shaded region surrounding the dark central portion of a sunspot
2. : a surrounding or adjoining region in which something exists in a lesser degree : fringe
3. : a body of rights held to be guaranteed by implication in a civil constitution
4. : something that covers, surrounds, or obscures : shroud
a penumbra of secrecy
a penumbra of somber dignity has descended over his reputation — James Atlas
• pen·um·bral -brəl adjective