astronomical

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪk.əl/, SAMPA: /%{s.tr@"nQmIk@l/
• (US) IPA: /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/, SAMPA: /%{str@"nA:mIk@l/

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• Rhymes: -ɒmɪkəl

[edit] Adjective

astronomical (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to astronomy.
   • 1839, Edgar Allan Poe, The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion,

     Finally, all men saw that astronomical knowledge lied not, and they awaited the comet.

2. Very large; of vast measure.
   • 1959, Andre Norton, Voodoo Planet - Chapter IV,

     At the moment he wondered why anyone would want to visit Khatka, let alone pay some astronomical sum for the privilege.

[edit] Synonyms

• astronomic

[edit] Related terms

• astronomic
• astronomy

[edit] Translations