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   astronomic

   /ˌastrəˈnɒmɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to astronomy: "the astronomic events that created the universe"
   • 2. (of an amount) extremely large: informal "the astronomic valuation of technology companies that seem to lack any discernible means of revenue"

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › astronomicAstronomic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : enormously or inconceivably large or great. astronomical numbers. an astronomical price. astronomically. ˌa-strə-ˈnä-mi-k (ə-)lē. adverb. Synonyms. Brobdingnagian. bumper. colossal. cosmical. cyclopean. elephantine. enormous.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › astronomicAstronomic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   relating or belonging to the science of astronomy. “ astronomic telescope”. synonyms: astronomical. adjective. inconceivably large. synonyms: astronomical, galactic. big, large. above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishASTRONOMICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   informal (also astronomic, uk / ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪk / us / ˌæs.trəˈnɑː.mɪk /) An astronomical amount is extremely large: an astronomical rent / bill / price / fee. Synonyms. big (LARGE) colossal.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › astronomicAstronomic - definition of astronomic by The Free Dictionary

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   Astronomic means relating to astronomy or very large. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of the word astronomic in English and Spanish.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AstronomyAstronomy - Wikipedia

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   Astronomy is a natural science that studies celestial objects and the phenomena that occur in the cosmos. It uses mathematics, physics, and chemistry in order to explain their origin and their overall evolution. Objects of interest include planets, moons, stars, nebulae, galaxies, meteoroids, asteroids, and comets.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryASTRONOMICAL definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   informal(alsoastronomic, us/ˌæs.trəˈnɑː.mɪk/uk/ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪk/) An astronomical amount is extremely large: an astronomical rent / bill / price / fee. Synonyms. big(LARGE) colossal.

10. www.britannica.com › science › astronomyAstronomy | Definition, History, Discoveries, & Facts ...

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    Jun 17, 2024 · Astronomy, science that encompasses the study of all extraterrestrial objects and phenomena. Since the late 19th century, astronomy has expanded to include astrophysics, the application of physical and chemical knowledge to an understanding of the nature of celestial objects.