ASTRONOMICAL

astronomic, astronomical, galactic

(adjective) inconceivably large

astronomic, astronomical

(adjective) relating or belonging to the science of astronomy; ā€œastronomic telescopeā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

astronomical (comparative more astronomical, superlative most astronomical)

(not comparable) Of or relating to astronomy.

(comparable) Very large; of vast measure.

Synonyms

• (relating to astronomy): astronomic

Source: Wiktionary


As`tro*nom"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. astronomicus, Gr. astronomique.]

Definition: 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 Clock.

– Astronomical day. See under Day.

– Astronomical fractions, Astronomical numbers. See under Sexagesimal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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(adjective) marked by or promising bad fortune; ā€œtheir business venture was doomed from the startā€; ā€œan ill-fated business ventureā€; ā€œan ill-starred romanceā€; ā€œthe unlucky prisoner was again put in ironsā€- W.H.Prescott


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