Astronomical
Definition
Belonging to astronomy, relating to astronomy; based on the laws, methods, and principles of studying celestial bodies. In colloquial, journalistic, or economic language, the term is used hyperbolically to describe a huge, exaggerated, substantial figure, sum of money, distance, or proportion that exceeds ordinary limits and recalls the vastness of cosmic dimensions.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Astronomical
- Colossal
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard masculine, feminine, and structural plural variations. |
| Formation | Derived through modern loanword adaptation, tracking back to Greek 'astronomikos' (pertaining to the laws of stars). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌæs.trə.ˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl] |
| Source | Glossary of Scientific Nomenclature, Physical Metrology, and Figurative Language |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Observatorul a achiziționat un ceas astronomic de înaltă precizie pentru a sincroniza mișcarea cupolei cu timpul sideral.
EN: The observatory purchased a high-precision astronomical clock to synchronize the dome's movement with sidereal time.
RO: Compania a raportat pierderi financiare de o valoare astronomică în urma prăbușirii subite a pieței de capital.
EN: The company reported financial losses of an astronomical value following the sudden crash of the capital market.
RO: Distanța astronomică dintre galaxia noastră și Andromeda se măsoară în milioane de ani-lumină.
EN: The astronomical distance between our galaxy and Andromeda is measured in millions of light-years.
Idioms & Phrases
Preț astronomic / Astronomical price
RO: Sursă de cost extrem de ridicată, exagerată, care depășește cu mult valoarea reală de piață a unui bun sau serviciu.
EN: An extremely high, exaggerated cost source that far exceeds the actual market value of a good or service.
Unitate astronomică / Astronomical unit
RO: Unitate de măsură a distanței în spațiu (simbolizată UA), egală cu distanța medie dintre Pământ și Soare.
EN: A unit of distance measurement in space (symbolized as AU), equal to the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
Ceas astronomic / Astronomical clock
RO: Mecanism orologier complex care, pe lângă ore, indică pozițiile relative ale Soarelui, Lunii, planetelor și constelațiilor zodiacale.
EN: A complex clock mechanism that, in addition to hours, displays the relative positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, and zodiac constellations.
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