astronomical

/,æstrə'nɔmik/ Cách viết khác : (astronomical) /,æstrə'nɔmikəl/
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astronomical

The astronomer uses an astronomical telescope to observe distant galaxies.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to astronomy: Pertaining to the scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.
    • Extremely large; inconceivably vast: Used to describe quantities, numbers, or scales that are immensely huge, often metaphorically.
Usage Examples

  • Relating to astronomy:

    • The new observatory is equipped with an astronomical telescope for deep-space research.
    • She is studying astronomical phenomena like black holes and supernovae.

  • Extremely large:

    • The company reported an astronomical profit this quarter, far exceeding expectations.
    • The cost of the new infrastructure project is simply astronomical.
Advanced Usage

  • "astronomical unit (AU)": A standard unit of measurement in astronomy, approximately equal to the mean distance from the Earth to the Sun (about 149.6 million kilometers).

    • The asteroid's distance was measured in astronomical units.

  • "astronomical clock": A highly complex clock that displays astronomical information, such as the positions of the sun, moon, and zodiacal constellations.

    • The ancient astronomical clock in the town square is a marvel of engineering.
Variants and Related Words

  • Astronomic (adj): An alternative, less common form of "astronomical," with identical meanings.

    • The project faced astronomic challenges.

  • Astronomically (adv): In an extremely large manner; to an astronomical degree.

    • Prices have risen astronomically in the last decade.

  • Astronomer (n): A scientist who studies astronomy.

    • The astronomer discovered a new exoplanet.
Synonyms
  • Celestial: Pertaining to the sky or visible heavens (for the scientific sense).
  • Enormous / Colossal / Staggering: Immensely large (for the size/scale sense).
Antonyms
  • Minuscule / Negligible / Tiny: Extremely small.
    • The cost was astronomical, not negligible.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "astronomical odds": A probability or chance that is incredibly remote.
    • Winning the lottery twice has astronomical odds.
astronomical

The astronomer uses an astronomical telescope to observe distant galaxies.

Adjective
  1. inconceivably large
  2. relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
    • astronomic telescope

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