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Synonyms for astronomical

Grammar : Adj
Spell : as-truh-nom-i-kuh l or as-truh-nom-ik
Phonetic Transcription : ˌæs trəˈnɒm ɪ kəl or ˌæs trəˈnɒm ɪk

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Définition of astronomical

Origin :
  • 1550s, from astronomy + -ical. Popular meaning "immense, concerning very large figures" (as sizes and distances in astronomy) is attested from 1899. Astronomical unit (abbreviation A.U.) "mean distance from Earth to Sun," used as a unit of measure of distance in space, is from 1909. Related: Astronomically.
  • adj huge
Example sentences :
  • And yet such is the true character of the Astronomical Sermons of Chalmers.
  • Extract from : « Leading Articles on Various Subjects » by Hugh Miller
  • Steels, Concordia, with doves on square and astronomical globe.
  • Extract from : « Cooking and Dining in Imperial Rome » by Apicius
  • In that case we are driven back upon the astronomical method.
  • Extract from : « Clairvoyance » by Charles Webster Leadbeater
  • The astronomical endowment was soon in jeopardy by litigation.
  • Extract from : « Great Astronomers » by R. S. Ball
  • The climate of Dunsink is well suited for astronomical observation.
  • Extract from : « Great Astronomers » by R. S. Ball
  • Kepler, it must be always remembered, was not an astronomical observer.
  • Extract from : « Great Astronomers » by R. S. Ball
  • It is from this work that the astronomical quotations which we have made are taken.
  • Extract from : « Old-Time Makers of Medicine » by James J. Walsh
  • It was almost the perfect place for an astronomical telescope.
  • Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell
  • The astronomical observatories, too, were situated near the temple.
  • Extract from : « The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria » by Morris Jastrow
  • The regulation of the year forms part of the astronomical science.
  • Extract from : « The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria » by Morris Jastrow

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