Definition for "Astronomical"

Etymology

c 1550, from Middle French astronomique or directly from Latin astronomicus. from Ancient Greek ἀστρονομικός
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Astronomical - (Adjective)

phonetic : /ˌastrəˈnämikəl/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/astronomical.mp3
1. Of or relating to astronomy
2. (of an amount) Extremely large
  • he wanted an astronomical fee
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not comparable Of or relating to astronomy.
  • Finally, all men saw that astronomical knowledge lied not, and they awaited the comet.
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comparable Very large; of vast measure.
  • At the moment he wondered why anyone would want to visit Khatka, let alone pay some astronomical sum for the privilege.
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Astronomical - (General)

1. astronomic: relating or belonging to the science of astronomy; "astronomic telescope"
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2. astronomic: inconceivably large
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3. (astronomer) a physicist who studies astronomy
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4. (astronomy) the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
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5. Astronomy is a natural science that deals with the study of celestial objects (such as stars, planets, comets, nebulae, star clusters and galaxies) and phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere (such as the cosmic background radiation). ...
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6. An astronomer is a scientist who studies celestial bodies such as planets, stars, and galaxies.
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7. (Astronomer (comics)) The Astronomer is a fictional character, an ancient alien appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. He is one of the Elders of the Universe. His first appearance was in Silver Surfer (3rd series) #4.
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8. (Astronomy (Bleach album)) Astronomy is the fifth full-length album by the Christian rock band Bleach. It was released in 2003 under Tooth & Nail Records. This album was dedicated to Captain Josh Byers who was killed in the Iraq War on July 23, 2003. ...
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9. (Astronomy (Dragonland album)) Astronomy is the fourth studio album by Swedish power metal band Dragonland, released in Europe on November 13, 2006 and in North America on November 28, 2006. ...
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10. (Astronomy (song)) "Astronomy" is a rock song by Blue Öyster Cult that has appeared on several of the band's albums. It was first published on their 1974 album Secret Treaties. ...
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11. (ASTRONOMER) n.  A night watchman.
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12. (ASTRONOMER) An expert in the study of the Sun, Moon, stars, planets, and other space bodies.
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13. (Astronomer) (n) 1. Someone who is happy to get the order of magnitude correct in the exponent. 2. Someone who often has a pain in the neck while practicing to become one. [conn.]
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14. (astronomy) The scientific study of celestial bodies.
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15. (Astronomy) the scientific study of celestial objects (for example galaxies, stars and planets), their positions, sizes, movements, relative distances, compositions, physical conditions, interactions, and histories.
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16. (Astronomy) Founded in 1958, the Institute of Astrophysics of the Academy of Sciences of the Tadzhik SSR has become a center for the study of meteors and comets. Over the years, P. B. ...
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17. (Astronomy) The rising of a star above the horizon.
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18. (Astronomy) the 88 constellations     zodiac     telescopes     solar system
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19. (Astronomy) the place of man in the Cosmos, Earth, and Celestial Spheres
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20. (astronomy) Branch of science dedicated to the study of everything in the universe that lies above Earth's atmosphere.
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21. (astronomy) The scientific study of the Universe and what it contains (planets, stars, galaxies, etc), and how these things formed and evolved over time. Not to be confused with astrology, which is a set of beliefs about the influence of heavenly bodies on human affairs. ...
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22. (astronomy) a discipline that uses the scientific method to understand the physical universe (usually beyond the Earth's atmosphere).
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23. (astronomy) moon/lunar, sun/solar, earth/terrestrial, star/astral.
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24. Alternately, Devata is an astronomical suggestion. Each devata represents a star, or a constellation.
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25. Lunisolar · Solar · Lunar · Astronomical year numbering
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Astronomical (-*k&aitalic_;l), a. [L. astronomicus, Gr. 'astronomiko`s: cf. F. astronomique.] Of or pertaining to astronomy; in accordance with the methods or principles of astronomy.
As`tro*nom"ic*al*ly, adv.

Astronomical clock. See under ****.
Astronomical day. See under ****.
Astronomical fractions, Astronomical numbers. See under ****.

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Pronunciation : IPA

  • /ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪk.əl/
  • /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
  • -ɒmɪkəl
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Pronunciation : Audio

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