Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aster-

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.81 in modern English

Syllables
aster-
IPA
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

Relating to stars.

prefix

Relating to star-like shining points of light.

prefix

Shaped like a pointed star.

Etymology

From Latin aster, from Ancient Greek ἀστήρ (astḗr).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

astero- (alternative)

Derived Forms

asterism asterogram asterographic asteroid asteroseismology

Phrases

-ar astro-

Frequently Paired Words

-ar astro- star starry stellar starred cosmo- exo-

Questions

What does aster- mean?
Relating to stars.
Where does aster- come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce aster-

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