astrology
the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs.
Obsolete. the science of astronomy.
Origin of astrology
1Other words from astrology
- as·trol·o·ger, as·trol·o·gist, noun
- as·tro·log·i·cal [a-struh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌæ strəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, as·tro·log·ic, as·trol·o·gous [uh-strol-uh-guhs], /əˈstrɒl ə gəs/, adjective
- as·tro·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use astrology in a sentence
In reality, however, this apparently insignificant circumstance is astrologically connected with the issue of the contest.
Astrologically speaking, "He must increase, but I must decrease."
The Ruins | C. F. [Constantin Francois de] VolneyVenus, Jupiter and Mercury also considered astrologically, ii.
Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 4 | Plotinos (Plotinus)Astrologically, divine would be blamed for unjust acts, iii.
Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 4 | Plotinos (Plotinus)Mercury, Jupiter and Venus, also considered astrologically, ii.
Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 4 | Plotinos (Plotinus)
British Dictionary definitions for astrology
/ (əˈstrɒlədʒɪ) /
the study of the motions and relative positions of the planets, sun, and moon, interpreted in terms of human characteristics and activities
the primitive study of celestial bodies, which formed the basis of astronomy
Origin of astrology
1Derived forms of astrology
- astrologer or astrologist, noun
- astrological (ˌæstrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- astrologically, adverb
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Cultural definitions for astrology
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