galactic
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Adj — Relating to a galaxy, especially the Milky Way.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek galaktikos ("milky"), from gala ("milk") — the same root as "galaxy," since the Milky Way looks like a pale band of light.
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What does “galactic” mean?
The word “galactic” means relating to a galaxy, especially the Milky Way. In plain terms, to do with a galaxy, or used loosely to mean "huge.".
How do you pronounce “galactic”?
“Galactic” is pronounced guh-LAK-tihk (/ɡəˈlæktɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “galactic” in a sentence?
Here is “galactic” used in a sentence: “Astronomers study galactic formation to understand how stars cluster together.”
What part of speech is “galactic”?
“Galactic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “galactic” come from?
The word “galactic” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek galaktikos ("milky"), from gala ("milk") — the same root as "galaxy," since the Milky Way looks like a pale band of light.
Is “galactic” a common word?
“Galactic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “galactic” have?
“Galactic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to a galaxy, especially the Milky Way.