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astronautical

IPA: /ˌæstrəˈnɔtɪkəl/

KK: /ˌæstrəˈnɔtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the science and technology of space travel and exploration.

Example: The astronautical engineering program at the university focuses on spacecraft design.

astronautically

IPA: /ˌæstrəˈnɔtɪkli/

KK: /ˌæstrəˈnɔtɪkli/

adverb

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.

astronautics

IPA: /ˌæstrəˈnɔtɪks/

KK: /ˈæstrəˌnɔtɪks/

noun

Definition: The study and technology related to traveling in space.

Example: He is studying astronautics to become a space engineer.

astronomer

IPA: /əˈstrɒnəmə/

KK: /əˈstrɒnəmər/

noun

Definition: A person who studies stars, planets, and other celestial objects in space.

Example: The astronomer discovered a new planet in our solar system.

astronomic

IPA: /ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪk/

KK: /æstrəˈnɑmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the science of celestial bodies or extremely large in size.

Example: The costs of the project were astronomic, far exceeding our budget.

astronomical

IPA: /ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkəl/

KK: /æstrəˈnɑmɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to very large sizes or amounts, often used to describe something that is extremely great or immense.

Example: The costs of the project were astronomical, far exceeding our initial budget.

astronomically

IPA: /æstrəˈnɒmɪkli/

KK: /æstrəˈnɑmɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is extremely large or significant, often used to describe quantities or distances that are vast.

Example: The costs of the project increased astronomically over the years.

astronomy

IPA: /əˈstrɒnəmi/

KK: /əˈstrɒnəmi/

noun

Definition: The scientific study of celestial bodies, such as stars, planets, and galaxies, and the universe as a whole.

Example: She has always been fascinated by astronomy and loves to watch the stars at night.

astrophysically

IPA: /ˌæstrəˈfɪzɪkli/

KK: /æstrəˈfɪzɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the branch of science that deals with the physical properties and phenomena of celestial bodies and the universe.

Example: The stars are studied astrophysically to understand their formation and evolution.

astrophysicist

IPA: /ˌæstrəˈfɪzɪsɪst/

KK: /æstrəˈfɪzɪsɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the physical properties and behavior of celestial bodies and the universe.

Example: The astrophysicist presented her findings on black holes at the conference.

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