English Explanatory Dictionary

Copernican

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), the influential astronomer.
  2. Of or pertaining to one or more of his theories.
noun
  1. A supporter of the theories of Copernicus.
name
  1. The epoch in the lunar geologic timescale that occurred between 1.1 billion years ago to the present day.

Word forms

Copernican more Copernican most Copernican Copernicans

Etymology

From Copernicus + -an.

Derived words

Copernican model Copernican principle Copernican system Copernican time principle
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