astronomical
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or connected with astronomy.
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extremely large; exceedingly great; enormous.
It takes an astronomical amount of money to build a car factory.
adjective
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enormously large; immense
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of or relating to astronomy
Other Word Forms
- astronomically adverb
- nonastronomic adjective
- nonastronomical adjective
- nonastronomically adverb
Etymology
Origin of astronomical
First recorded in 1550–60; from Latin astronomic(us) (from Greek astronomikós ) + -al 1; astronomy, -ic
Example Sentences
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However, when these equations are applied to real astronomical observations, they fall short.
From Science Daily
This astronomical phenomenon requires the Sun, Moon and Earth to be in complete alignment.
From BBC
Also, she added, “we don’t have garages and the water bill is astronomical.”
From Los Angeles Times
Inflation could ultimately pass the astronomical rate of 500 percent in 2025, according to estimates from private firms.
From Barron's
Infantino's comments were his first public remarks since the ticketing furore erupted earlier this month, with fan groups branding ticket prices as "extortionate" and "astronomical".
From Barron's
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