galactic
Americanadjective
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Astronomy.
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of or relating to a galaxy.
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of or relating to the Milky Way.
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immense; huge; vast.
a problem of galactic proportions.
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Physiology. pertaining to or stimulating the secretion of milk.
adjective
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astronomy of or relating to a galaxy, esp the Galaxy
the galactic plane
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med of or relating to milk
Other Word Forms
- nongalactic adjective
Etymology
Origin of galactic
First recorded in 1830–40, galactic is from the Greek word galaktikós milky. See galact-, -ic
Example Sentences
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While the colder climate of space holds appeal for some backers of the galactic data-center vision, “there’s no airflow,” Huang noted, which could present challenges when it comes to dissipating heat.
From MarketWatch
But visitors don’t need to travel galactic lengths to get there.
From Los Angeles Times
Infrared light, however, can pass through the dust, allowing scientists to examine the chemical activity taking place inside this shrouded galactic nucleus.
From Science Daily
These stars race around the galactic center at speeds reaching several thousand kilometres per second.
From Science Daily
Some galaxies host an active galactic nucleus, an intensely bright region powered by a supermassive black hole that is actively pulling in surrounding matter.
From Science Daily
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