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astronomical

Pronunciation: /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/

The English word “astronomical” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to astronomy.
  2. Very large; of vast measure.

Etymology

Attested since at least 1550, from Middle French astronomique or directly from Latin astronomicus, from Ancient Greek ἀστρονομικός (astronomikós).

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