astronomical
adjective
Simple meaning
Very large; of vast measure.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
æstɹəˈnɑmɪkəl
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Definition
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adjective
comparable
Very large; of vast measure.
not comparableastronomy
Relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
not comparableastronomy
Of or relating to astronomy.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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This meaning: (comparable) Very large; of vast measure.
Used this way, astronomical is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- astronomic , rarer, so it draws attention
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The branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole.
A physicist who studies astronomy.
Compound terms
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Any telescope designed to collect and record electromagnetic radiation from cosmic sources.
A unit of length used for distances within the solar system.
The time for the earth to make one revolution around the sun, measured between two vernal equinoxes.
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A linear unit used for astronomical distances.
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