copernican

Thân thiện

The astronomer explained the Copernican model of the solar system.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or characteristic of the astronomical theories of Nicolaus Copernicus: Specifically describing the model of the solar system in which the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun.
   • Radically new and important; causing a major shift in understanding: Describing a fundamental change in a field of thought, comparable to the revolution initiated by Copernicus.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective (Astronomical):
  • The Copernican model displaced the Earth from the center of the universe.
  • Galileo's observations provided strong evidence for the Copernican system.
• Adjective (Figurative, revolutionary):
  • Darwin introduced a Copernican shift in our understanding of biology.
  • The invention of the internet represented a Copernican moment for global communication.

Advanced Usage

• "Copernican Revolution": A standard phrase used to denote a fundamental paradigm shift in any field of knowledge, modeled after the change from a geocentric to a heliocentric worldview.
  • Kant described his own work in philosophy as a "Copernican Revolution."
• "Copernican Principle": In cosmology, the principle that humans are not privileged observers of the universe; Earth holds no special central position.
  • The search for exoplanets is an application of the Copernican Principle.

Variants and Related Words

• Copernicanism (n): The astronomical system or theory proposed by Copernicus.
  • The church initially opposed the spread of Copernicanism.
• Pre-Copernican (adj): Referring to the period or theories before the acceptance of the Copernican model.
  • Pre-Copernican cosmology was largely geocentric.

Synonyms

• Heliocentric: Having or representing the sun as the center (specifically for the astronomical meaning).
• Revolutionary: Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
• Paradigm-shifting: Constituting a fundamental change in the basic concepts of a discipline.

Related Phrases

• A Copernican turn: Similar to "Copernican Revolution," indicating a fundamental reorientation of perspective.
  • The theory required a Copernican turn in how we view human consciousness.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. according to Copernicus
   • in the Copernican system the earth and other planets revolve around the sun
2. of radical or major importance
   • a Copernican revolution in modern art

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