Astronomical: meaning, definitions and examples
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astronomical
[ ˌastrəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l ]
science
Relating to astronomy, the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The new telescope allows for more accurate astronomical observations.
- Astronomical research has led to significant discoveries about the universe.
Translations
Translations of the word "astronomical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 astronômico
🇮🇳 खगोलीय
🇩🇪 astronomisch
🇮🇩 astronomi
🇺🇦 астрономічний
🇵🇱 astronomiczny
🇯🇵 天文学的 (てんもんがくてき)
🇫🇷 astronomique
🇪🇸 astronómico
🇹🇷 astronomik
🇰🇷 천문학의 (천문학적)
🇸🇦 فلكي
🇨🇿 astronomický
🇸🇰 astronomický
🇨🇳 天文的 (tiānwén de)
🇸🇮 astronomski
🇮🇸 stjarnfræðilegur
🇰🇿 астрономиялық
🇬🇪 ასტრონომიული
🇦🇿 astronomik
🇲🇽 astronómico
Word origin
The word 'astronomical' originates from the Latin word 'astronomicus', which in turn comes from the Greek word 'astronomikos', meaning 'pertaining to astronomy'. Astronomy has been a fundamental science for centuries, studying the stars, planets, and celestial phenomena. The term 'astronomical' has evolved to also represent something of immense scale or size, reflecting the vastness of the universe itself.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,777, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 10779 shiny
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