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astronomical
[as-truh-nom-i-kuhl]
adjective
of, relating to, or connected with astronomy.
extremely large; exceedingly great; enormous.
It takes an astronomical amount of money to build a car factory.
astronomical
/ ˌæٰəˈɒɪə /
adjective
enormously large; immense
of or relating to astronomy
Other Word Forms
- astronomically adverb
- nonastronomic adjective
- nonastronomical adjective
- nonastronomically adverb
- ˌٰˈԴdz adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of astronomical1
Example Sentences
"Wimbledon for me would probably be pretty astronomical," she explains, adding she also receives abuse based on the performances of her fiance - Australian world number 12 Alex de Minaur.
The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer - a time some people associate with the beginning of the season, although meteorologists mark it from the beginning of June.
There are entire projects dedicated to sonifying data from astronomical objects.
Instructors have said delays in booking their own exams, "astronomical" costs and a "convoluted" testing process are deterring people from the industry.
Some of these are in the remote, austere sites that often serve as ideal sites for astronomical observatories.
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