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Definition of Astronomical

1. Adjective. Relating or belonging to the science of astronomy. "Astronomic telescope"

Definition of Astronomical

1. a. Of or pertaining to astronomy; in accordance with the methods or principles of astronomy.

Definition of Astronomical

1. Adjective. (not comparable) Of or relating to astronomy. ¹

2. Adjective. (comparable) Very large; of vast measure. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Astronomical

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Astronomical

1. Of or pertaining to astronomy; in accordance with the methods or principles of astronomy. Astronom"ically, Astronomical clock. See Clock. Astronomical day. See Day. Astronomical fractions, Astronomical numbers. See Sexagesimal. Origin: L. Astronomicus, Gr., cf. F. Astronomique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Astronomical

Literary usage of Astronomical

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Popular Science Monthly (1893)
"astronomical papers, prepared under the direction of S. Newcomb, 23 : 423. — revelations. ... Fixed idea of astronomical theory. August Tischner, 28 : 711. ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1909)
"This note is to point out that the Berkeley astronomical department has, in no way, either approved or disapproved them. Its attitude has been entirely ..."

3. Bulletin of the New York Public Library by New York Public Library (1897)
"Publications of the astronomical Society of the Pacific. ... С astronomical Observations. By J. Pond. Published by the President and Council of the Royal ..."

4. The Principles and Practice of Surveying by Charles Blaney Breed, George Leonard Hosmer (1908)
"astronomical OBSERVATIONS FOR AZIMUTH. 56. astronomical OBSERVATIONS. — A complete treatment of astronomical observations for the precise determination of ..."

5. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1916)
"Abstracts of the papers are given in the August-October number of the Publications of the astronomical Society of the Pacific, hence only the titles are ..."

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