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active galaxy

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.19 in modern English

Syllables
ac-tive -galaxy
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A galaxy where a significant fraction of the energy output is not emitted by the normal components of a galaxy.

noun

A galaxy with an active nucleus (AGN, active galactic nucleus)

Inflected Forms

active galaxies (plural)

Phrases

active galactic nucleus BL Lac BL Lac object BL Lacertae object

Frequently Paired Words

AGN active galactic nucleus BL Lac BL Lac object BL Lacertae object

Questions

What does active galaxy mean?
A galaxy where a significant fraction of the energy output is not emitted by the normal components of a galaxy.

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