English Explanatory Dictionary

astronomical

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to astronomy.
  2. Very large; of vast measure.

Pronunciation

/ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɑm.ɪ.kəl/ en-us-astronomical.ogg en-au-astronomical.ogg

Word forms

astronomical more astronomical most astronomical astron.

Etymology

Attested since at least 1550, from Middle French astronomique or directly from Latin astronomicus, from Ancient Greek ἀστρονομικός (astronomikós).

Synonyms

astronomic

Related words

astronomic astronomy

Derived words

archaeoastronomical archeoastronomical astronomical clock astronomically astronomical refraction astronomical time astronomical transient astronomical twilight astronomical unit astronomical year bioastronomical ethnoastronomical massive astronomical compact halo object nonastronomical physicoastronomical radio astronomical
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