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January 03, 2018 Word of the Day

astronomical /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/ adjective
astronomical
/ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
adjective

also astronomic /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪk/

The couple's shopping bill was astronomical.
The couple's shopping bill was astronomical.
Definition of ASTRONOMICAL

1 : of or relating to astronomy

  • astronomical research

2 : extremely large

  • The cost of the office building was astronomical.

  • We got an astronomical telephone bill this month.

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