noun
supergiant
SOO-per-jy-unt
Supergiant (noun) means an extremely luminous, massive star, roughly 10 to 70 times the mass of the Sun. Example: “The astronomer pointed out a red supergiant in the image.”
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astronomy An extremely luminous, massive star, roughly 10 to 70 times the mass of the Sun.
"The astronomer pointed out a red supergiant in the image."
"A supergiant is far larger than an ordinary giant star."
"Betelgeuse is a red supergiant."
How to use supergiant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn extremely large and massive star.
When to use it
It is a scientific term used in astronomy.
Easily confused with
hypergiant
subgiant
Common pairings
red supergiant
blue supergiant
yellow supergiant
a supergiant star
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Etymology
Supergiant is formed in English from the prefix super- and the word giant.
Rhymes for supergiant
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What is a supergiant?
A supergiant is a very large star, roughly 10 to 70 times the mass of the Sun.
What are the types of supergiant?
Common kinds include the red supergiant, the blue supergiant and the yellow supergiant, named for their color.
Is a supergiant bigger than a giant star?
Yes. The term is used for stars regarded as larger than giants.
What is the meaning of supergiant?
"supergiant" (noun) means an extremely luminous, massive star, roughly 10 to 70 times the mass of the Sun.
