cosmonautic

A cosmonautic engineer studies spacecraft designs.

Definition

Adjective: Relating to cosmonauts or the field of space travel, particularly the Soviet or Russian space program.

Usage Examples

• (Relating to cosmonauts or their missions.)
• (Pertaining to the science of space travel by cosmonauts.)

Advanced Usage

• "cosmonautic engineering": the branch of engineering dealing with spacecraft designed for cosmonauts.
  • He specialized in cosmonautic engineering, working on life-support systems for the International Space Station. (Engineering for Russian or Soviet-style space missions.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cosmonautical (adj): an alternative form with the same meaning.
  • The cosmonautical training program was rigorous and demanding. (Relating to cosmonaut training.)
• Cosmonautics (n): the science or practice of space travel, especially by cosmonauts.
  • Cosmonautics has advanced significantly since the first human spaceflight. (The field of space travel.)

Synonyms

• Astronautic: relating to astronauts (more general, often used for US or international programs).
• Spacefaring: relating to travel in outer space.

Related Idioms