astronautical
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- astronautically adverb
Etymology
Origin of astronautical
First recorded in 1845–50 in earlier sense and in 1925–30 in current sense; from French astronautique (equivalent to astronaute, formed on the model of aéronaute + -ique ); astro-, aeronaut, -ic, -al 1
Example Sentences
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And each new astronautical foray is a constant reminder of our common humanity, irrespective of other labels applied by virtue of race, gender, nationality or creed.
From Scientific American
That expansive purview may seem to leave little room for feats of astronautical derring-do, although Garver acknowledges that human space exploration remains a vital part of NASA’s mission.
From Scientific American
He is literally a rocket scientist, holding bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from Stanford.
From Seattle Times
It’s the boundary used by the Féderátion Aéronautique Internationale, which certifies and controls global astronautical records.
From Seattle Times
Heads up, Huskies: Kaden Lee, a 21-year-old junior majoring in aeronautical/astronautical engineering at the University of Washington, competes at 8 p.m.
From Seattle Times
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