astronomical
Translation
astronomical, enormous, immense
Examples
These are astronomical observations.
These are astronomical observations.
The cost of the project was astronomical.
The cost of the project was astronomical.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) relating to astronomy The book contains astronomical charts.
((be)) + ((astronomical)) to be extremely large The price was astronomical.
Similar Words
Synonyms: huge, enormous, vast; Antonyms: tiny, minuscule
Etymology
From Greek 'astron' (star) + 'nomos' (law/arranging) + the adjectival suffix '-ical'. Literally means 'relating to the arrangement of stars'.
Memory Tips
Think of the number of stars in the sky – an 'astronomical' number. This helps remember the meaning 'extremely large'.