Galactically: meaning, definitions and examples
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galactically
[ gəˈlaktɪkli ]
space context
Galactically refers to something that relates to or is occurring throughout the galaxy or galaxies. It is often used in a context concerning astronomy, cosmology, or science fiction.
Synonyms
cosmically, stellar, universally
Examples of usage
- The galactically significant event changed our understanding of the universe.
- Galactically speaking, Earth is just a small speck in the vast universe.
- The aliens traveled galactically across different star systems.
Translations
Translations of the word "galactically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 galacticamente
🇮🇳 गैलेक्सीय स्तर पर
🇩🇪 galaktisch
🇮🇩 secara galaksi
🇺🇦 галактично
🇵🇱 galaktycznie
🇯🇵 銀河的に
🇫🇷 galactiquement
🇪🇸 galácticamente
🇹🇷 galaktik olarak
🇰🇷 은하적으로
🇸🇦 على مستوى مجري
🇨🇿 galakticky
🇸🇰 galakticky
🇨🇳 银河地
🇸🇮 galaktično
🇮🇸 vetrarlegur
🇰🇿 галактикалық
🇬🇪 გალაქტიკურად
🇦🇿 qalaktik olaraq
🇲🇽 galácticamente
Etymology
The term 'galactically' derives from the word 'galaxy,' which comes from the Greek word 'galaxias,' meaning 'milky (circle)' or 'milky way,' referring to the Milky Way galaxy. This origins roots from 'gala,' meaning 'milk,' reflecting the appearance of the Milky Way as a milky band of light across the night sky. The suffix '-ly' is commonly used in English to form adverbs from adjectives, implying a manner or degree of the action described by the adjective. The use of 'galactically' is primarily found in scientific and imaginative contexts where vast distances and cosmic occurrences are discussed. Over time, the term has been popularized in science fiction literature, films, and discussions about interstellar phenomena, emphasizing its connection to our understanding of the universe.