galactic

[ guh-lak-tik ]

adjective

1. Astronomy.
   1. of or relating to a galaxy.
   2. of or relating to the Milky Way.
2. immense; huge; vast:

   a problem of galactic proportions.

3. Physiology. pertaining to or stimulating the secretion of milk.

galactic

/ ɡəˈlæktɪk /

adjective

1. astronomy of or relating to a galaxy, esp the Galaxy

   the galactic plane

2. med of or relating to milk

Other Words From

• nonga·lactic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of galactic¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of galactic¹

C19: from Greek galaktikos; see galaxy

Example Sentences

Certain galactic environments could rev up cosmic ray particles to more than a PeV, scientists suspect.

From Science News

The key is to work as a team to command the crew and get the most out of your galactic adventure.

From Popular-Science

So, while the Parkes telescope was nominally pointing at Proxima Centauri, literally hundreds of thousands of other galactic stars were also present in the field of view.

From Singularity Hub 

For decades, most astronomers believed that the North Polar Spur was part of the local galactic neighborhood.

From Quanta Magazine

It roughly traced the locations of some 300 instances of splattered star guts known to astronomers, clustering in the galactic disk and especially near the center of the Milky Way.

From Popular-Science

Scroguard, Galactic Cap, and More: Will Anyone Wear Normal Condoms In the Future?

From The Daily Beast

Are we going to see you on a Virgin Galactic or SpaceX flight in the future?

From The Daily Beast

This was due to be handed over to Galactic early in 2016 after Scaled Composites pilots completed test flights.

From The Daily Beast

It has now been revealed that Princess Beatrice will not be among those who will ultimately voyage with Virgin Galactic.

From The Daily Beast

Her long-term boyfriend Dave Clark is head of ‘astronaut relations’ for Virgin Galactic.

From The Daily Beast

Now, however, you are nearly at the stage where you will be invited to join the Galactic Federation.

From Project Gutenberg

"Maybe Galactic got their signals crossed," Fannia said, as the natives spread out in an escort.

From Project Gutenberg

He had to tell his story again and again to the hastily summoned representatives of the Galactic Federation.

From Project Gutenberg

There was so much to do, and only a trifle under twenty-five Galactic Standard hours in a day to do it.

From Project Gutenberg

In an eye-wink of galactic time all the violence is locked up in nice, stable compounds.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• astronomical
• cosmic