galactic

Học thuật
Thân thiện
galactic

The astronomer studies the galactic center through a powerful telescope.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Of or relating to a galaxy: Pertaining to or characteristic of a galaxy, especially the Milky Way galaxy.
    • Inconceivably large: Of an immense or enormous scale, often used figuratively.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective (relating to a galaxy):
    • Scientists study the galactic center to understand black holes.
    • The galactic plane is visible as a faint band of light in the night sky.
  • Adjective (inconceivably large):
    • The project required a galactic amount of data storage.
    • He inherited a galactic fortune from his uncle.
Advanced Usage
  • "Galactic coordinates": A coordinate system used in astronomy to specify locations relative to the center of the Milky Way.
    • The object's position was plotted using galactic coordinates.
  • "Galactic year": The time it takes for the Solar System to complete one orbit around the center of the Milky Way (approximately 225-250 million Earth years).
    • On a galactic timescale, human history is but a blink.
Variants and Related Words
  • Galaxy (n): A system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.
    • Our solar system is part of the Milky Way galaxy.
  • Intergalactic (adj): Situated or occurring between galaxies.
    • The probe was designed for intergalactic travel.
  • Extragalactic (adj): Originating or existing outside the Milky Way galaxy.
    • Astronomers observed an extragalactic supernova.
Synonyms
  • Astronomical: Extremely large; also relating to astronomy.
  • Cosmic: Relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from Earth.
  • Immense: Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
Related Phrases
  • "Galactic empire": A science fiction trope describing an empire spanning many star systems.
    • The novel is set in a vast galactic empire.
  • "Galactic halo": A spherical component of a galaxy that extends beyond the main, visible part.
    • Dark matter is thought to reside in the galactic halo.
galactic

The astronomer studies the galactic center through a powerful telescope.

Adjective
  1. inconceivably large
  2. of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
    • the galactic plane

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ tương tự

Từ chứa "galactic"

Từ có nhắc đến "galactic"