Definition

In a manner related to space travel or the activities of astronauts.

Example

The mission was planned astronautically to ensure the safety of the crew.

Conversation

Did you see how they launched that satellite?

Yeah, it was done so astronautically smooth!

I wish I could experience something like that in person.

Same here! Space travel seems incredibly fascinating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Astronautically → It is formed from "astro-" (from Greek "astron", meaning star) and "nautis" (from Greek "nautes", meaning sailor) combined with the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "astronautically" refers to matters related to the navigation or travel of a sailor among the stars.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sailor among the stars' — 'astro-' means star and 'naut' means sailor, so astronautically relates to traveling in space.

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