Meaning & Definition of word "Astronomical"

Astronomical

/ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/

1. Relating to astronomy or the science of celestial objects.
- Example: The astronomical observations made by the telescope revealed new information about distant galaxies.
2. Extremely large or great; of an immense size.
- Example: The cost of the new space program was astronomical, surpassing initial budget estimates.
3. Relating to the vastness of the universe.
- Example: Astronomical distances make it challenging to study other planetary systems.
4. Referring to an incomprehensibly large number.
- Example: The task of organizing the astronomical amount of data took weeks to complete.

From Middle French 'astronomique', from Latin 'astronomicus', from Greek 'astronomikos'.

astronomical figures:

Incredibly large numbers or amounts.

astronomical costs:

Costs that are extremely high.

astronomical distances:

Distances that are exceedingly vast.

astronomy:

The scientific study of celestial bodies and the universe as a whole.

astronomer:

A scientist who studies celestial objects and space.

astronomical unit:

A standard unit of measurement in astronomy, roughly the distance from the Earth to the Sun.

Meaning: Way too much; excessively high.

Example Sentence: That party was an astronomical waste of time.

Meaning: Incredibly expensive.

Example Sentence: The new smartphone has an astronomical price tag.