Twilight Zone (Noun)
Meaning 1
The ambiguous region between two categories or states or conditions (usually containing some features of both); "but there is still a twilight zone, the tantalizing occurrences that are probably noise but might possibly be a signal"; "in the twilight zone between humor and vulgarity"; "in that no man's land between negotiation and aggression".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The lowest level of the ocean to which light can reach.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The twilight zone of the ocean is where the last remnants of sunlight barely penetrate, creating an eerie atmosphere for the creatures that live there.
- This region of the sea is often referred to as the twilight zone due to its poor illumination, where photosynthesis is severely limited.
- Scientists are still learning about the diverse species that inhabit the twilight zone, a vast and largely unexplored area of the ocean.
- In the twilight zone, bioluminescence is a valuable asset for organisms to communicate, find prey, or evade predators in the dimly lit surroundings.
- The pressure and darkness of the twilight zone pose significant challenges for submarines attempting to collect data in this remote and inhospitable environment.