galactic

[guh-lak-tik]

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adjective

Astronomy.
1. of or relating to a galaxy.
2. of or relating to the Milky Way.
immense; huge; vast: a problem of galactic proportions.
Physiology. pertaining to or stimulating the secretion of milk.

Origin of galactic

First recorded in 1830–40, galactic is from the Greek word galaktikós milky. See galact-, -ic

Related formsnon·ga·lac·tic, adjective

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Related Words for galactic

astronomical, cosmic, galactic, heavenly, astrological

Examples from the Web for galactic

Contemporary Examples of galactic

Scroguard, Galactic Cap, and More: Will Anyone Wear Normal Condoms In the Future?
7 Must-Read Stories About Vladimir Putin, America’s Biggest Prescription Drug and a Night With a Libertarian Porn Star
The Daily Beast
November 15, 2014
This was due to be handed over to Galactic early in 2016 after Scaled Composites pilots completed test flights.
Can Anyone Make Space Safe for Civilians?
Clive Irving
November 4, 2014
Indeed, by submitting to the FAA review Galactic was being asked to set the standards for all who followed… if they could.
Virgin Galactic’s Flight Path to Disaster: A Clash of High Risk and Hyperbole
Clive Irving
November 1, 2014
But remember, this was uncharted territory for the FAA just as it was for Galactic.
Virgin Galactic’s Flight Path to Disaster: A Clash of High Risk and Hyperbole
Clive Irving
November 1, 2014
With that task accomplished, the SAMI team can get to work on the task of galactic demographics in earnest.
SAMI Is Like Google Earth for the Universe
Matthew R. Francis
July 27, 2014

Historical Examples of galactic

Three of them were still in the uniform of the Galactic Guards.
Happy Ending
Fredric Brown
The beams of light glistened off the spire of the Galactic cache.
Warrior Race
Robert Sheckley
He was using a protractor, which was divided into Galactic degrees.
The Players
Everett B. Cole
There were only two alternatives: the Empire or Galactic anarchy.
Ministry of Disturbance
Henry Beam Piper
He turned and glared at Faress; professors do not glare at galactic emperors.
Ministry of Disturbance
Henry Beam Piper

British Dictionary definitions for galactic

galactic

adjective

astronomy of or relating to a galaxy, esp the Galaxythe galactic plane
med of or relating to milk

Word Origin for galactic

C19: from Greek galaktikos; see galaxy

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Word Origin and History for galactic

adj.

1839, "of the Milky Way," from Late Latin galacticus, from galaxias (see galaxy). In modern scientific sense "pertaining to (our) galaxy," from 1849.

galactic in Medicine

galactic

[gə-lăk′tĭk]

adj.

Relating to milk.
Promoting the flow of milk.