stellar

[ stel-er ]
/ ˈstɛl ər /
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adjective

of or relating to the stars; consisting of stars.
like a star, as in brilliance, shape, etc.
pertaining to a preeminent performer, athlete, etc.

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Origin of stellar

1650–60; <Late Latin stellāris, equivalent to stell(a) star + -ārius-ar1

OTHER WORDS FROM stellar

non·stel·lar, adjectivetrans·stel·lar, adjective

Words nearby stellar

St. Elias, Mount, St. Elias Mountains, stell, stella, Stella Polaris, stellar, stellar association, stellarator, stellar evolution, stellar wind, stellate
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Words related to stellar

astronomical, cosmic, galactic, outstanding, starry, shining, astral, heavenly, astrological, dominant, grand, highest, key, superior, supreme, celestial, chief, leading, principal

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British Dictionary definitions for stellar

stellar
/ (ˈstɛlə) /

adjective

of, relating to, involving, or resembling a star or stars
of or relating to star entertainers
informal outstanding or immensecompanies are registering stellar profits

Word Origin for stellar

C17: from Late Latin stellāris, from Latin stella star
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Scientific definitions for stellar

stellar
[ stĕl′ər ]

Relating to or consisting of stars.
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