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stellar

 

[ ˈstɛlər ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

space

Relating to a star or stars; outstanding or exceptional.

Synonyms

brilliant, celestial, outstanding

Examples of usage

  • The telescope captured images of the stellar explosion.
  • She gave a stellar performance in the play.
Context #2 | Adjective

quality

Exceptionally good; outstanding.

Synonyms

excellent, remarkable, superb

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant received stellar reviews for its food and service.
  • His performance in the exam was stellar.
Context #3 | Noun

finance

A unit of cryptocurrency, such as Stellar Lumens (XLM).

Synonyms

coin, cryptocurrency, digital currency

Examples of usage

  • Investors were excited about the potential of the Stellar cryptocurrency.
  • She bought some Stellar as part of her investment portfolio.

Translations

Translations of the word "stellar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estelar

🇮🇳 तारकीय

🇩🇪 stellar

🇮🇩 bintang

🇺🇦 зоряний

🇵🇱 gwiezdny

🇯🇵 星の

🇫🇷 stellaire

🇪🇸 estelar

🇹🇷 yıldızlı

🇰🇷 별의

🇸🇦 نجمي

🇨🇿 hvězdný

🇸🇰 hviezdny

🇨🇳 星的

🇸🇮 zvezdni

🇮🇸 stjörnulegt

🇰🇿 жұлдызды

🇬🇪 ვარსკვლავური

🇦🇿 ulduzlu

🇲🇽 estelar

Etymology

The word 'stellar' originated from the Latin word 'stellāris', which means 'of or pertaining to a star'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe things related to stars or exceptional quality. Over time, 'stellar' has become a popular term in various fields, including astronomy, entertainment, and finance, symbolizing something exceptional, outstanding, or celestial.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,788, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.