Definition

A very distant and powerful celestial object that emits a large amount of energy, appearing star-like but located far away in the universe.

Example

Astronomers study quasars to learn more about the early universe.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a quasar?

Yeah, I read that they are incredibly bright and distant objects.

Exactly! Some are even thousands of times brighter than our galaxy.

That's amazing! I love how much we still have to learn about the universe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Quasar** → The word 'quasar' is derived from 'quasi-stellar' (meaning resembling a star) and 'object' (meaning a thing). It refers to an astronomical object that emits large amounts of energy and appears star-like in the sky.

Memory Tip

Think of 'quasi' meaning resembling and 'stellar' relating to stars — a quasar is something that looks like a star but is much more powerful.

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