adjective
Uncommon
astronomical
as-truh-NOM-ih-kuhl
Astronomical (adjective) means relating to astronomy or to space and celestial objects. Example: “The observatory tracks astronomical events like eclipses and meteor showers.”
adjective
1
Relating to astronomy or to space and celestial objects.
"The observatory tracks astronomical events like eclipses and meteor showers."
2
Extremely large in scale or amount.
"The renovation ended up costing an astronomical sum."
How to use astronomical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to astronomy, or (informally) huge in size or amount.
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astronomical cost
astronomical figures
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- Comparative
- more astronomical
- Superlative
- most astronomical
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The observatory tracks _____ events like eclipses and meteor showers.
Etymology
Recorded since at least 1550, from Middle French astronomique or directly from Latin astronomicus, from Ancient Greek ἀστρονομικός (astronomikós).
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What does “astronomical” mean?
The word “astronomical” means relating to astronomy or to space and celestial objects. In plain terms, relating to astronomy, or (informally) huge in size or amount.
How do you pronounce “astronomical”?
“Astronomical” is pronounced as-truh-NOM-ih-kuhl (/ˌæs.tɹəˈnɑm.ɪ.kəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “astronomical” in a sentence?
Here is “astronomical” used in a sentence: “The observatory tracks astronomical events like eclipses and meteor showers.”
What part of speech is “astronomical”?
“Astronomical” is an adjective.
Is “astronomical” a common word?
“Astronomical” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “astronomical” have?
“Astronomical” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to astronomy or to space and celestial objects.
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