astronomical
/ˌæs.tɹəˈnɑm.ɪ.kəl/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.49 in modern English
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "Finally, all men saw that astronomical knowledge lied not, and they awaited the comet."
- "Drawings and pictures are more than mere ornaments in scientific discourse. Blackboard sketches, geological maps, diagrams of molecular structure, astronomical photographs, MRI images, the many varieties of statistical charts and graphs: These pictorial devices are indispensable tools for presenting evidence, for explaining a theory, for telling a story."
- "Astronomers announced Wednesday they had discovered a new type of astronomical object called a "black hole star," potentially solving a mystery involving strange red dots spotted in the early universe."
- "At the moment he wondered why anyone would want to visit Khatka, let alone pay some astronomical sum for the privilege."
- "The cost of such a work now, of course, would be astronomical."
- "So in February, it was decided to lay up a good portion of the fleet, whose operational costs were astronomical, whilst they attempted to conduct peace negotiations, whilst simultaneously secretly trying to swing France over to the British side. But the Dutch, de Witt especially, were quite aware that Charles II was largely stalling for time, although they didn't quite know why, and determined to end the war, on their terms, in a single strike."
Etymology
Attested since at least 1550, from Middle French astronomique or directly from Latin astronomicus, from Ancient Greek ἀστρονομικός (astronomikós).
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɑm.ɪ.kəl/
- British English: /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/
Inflected Forms
more astronomical (comparative)
most astronomical (superlative)
astron. (alternative, abbreviation)