astrology
Astrology (noun) means the belief system that studies the positions of stars and planets in order to predict human affairs or personality traits. Example: “Millions of people read their horoscopes as part of a casual interest in astrology.”
How to use astrology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe practice of predicting personality or events from the positions of stars and planets — not a science, unlike astronomy.
Astrology (horoscopes, star signs) is not the same as astronomy (the scientific study of celestial objects), even though the words look alike and share a root.
Word forms
astrologies plural
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Etymology
From Greek astrología, "telling of the stars," from ástron ("star") plus -logía ("study of").
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What does “astrology” mean?
The word “astrology” means the belief system that studies the positions of stars and planets in order to predict human affairs or personality traits. In plain terms, the practice of predicting personality or events from the positions of stars and planets — not a science, unlike astronomy.
How do you pronounce “astrology”?
“Astrology” is pronounced uh-STRO-luhd-zhee (/əˈstɹɒlədʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “astrology” in a sentence?
Here is “astrology” used in a sentence: “Millions of people read their horoscopes as part of a casual interest in astrology.”
What part of speech is “astrology”?
“Astrology” is a noun.
Where does the word “astrology” come from?
The word “astrology” comes from Greek. From Greek astrología, "telling of the stars," from ástron ("star") plus -logía ("study of").
Is “astrology” a common word?
“Astrology” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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