astronautical

Also as·tro·nau·tic

[as-truh-naw-ti-kuhl, -not-i-]

adjective

1. of or relating to astronautics or astronauts.

Other Word Forms

• astronautically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of astronautical¹

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

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.

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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.

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He is literally a rocket scientist, holding bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from Stanford.

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It’s the boundary used by the Féderátion Aéronautique Internationale, which certifies and controls global astronautical records.

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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.

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