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Astronomical vs Stellar - What's the difference?

astronomical | stellar | Related terms |

Astronomical is a related term of stellar.


As adjectives the difference between astronomical and stellar

is that astronomical is (not comparable) of or relating to astronomy while stellar is (astronomy|notcomp) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars.

astronomical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (not comparable) Of or relating to astronomy.
  • * 1839 , (Edgar Allan Poe), ,
  • Finally, all men saw that astronomical knowledge lied not, and they awaited the comet.
  • * {{quote-magazine, date=2012-03
  • , author= , title=Pixels or Perish , volume=100, issue=2, page=106 , magazine= citation , passage=Drawings and pictures are more than mere ornaments in scientific discourse. Blackboard sketches, geological maps, diagrams of molecular structure, astronomical photographs, MRI images, the many varieties of statistical charts and graphs: These pictorial devices are indispensable tools for presenting evidence, for explaining a theory, for telling a story.}}
  • (comparable) Very large; of vast measure.
  • * 1959 , (Andre Norton), ,
  • At the moment he wondered why anyone would want to visit Khatka, let alone pay some astronomical sum for the privilege.

    Synonyms

    * (relating to astronomy) astronomic

    Derived terms

    * astronomically * astronomical unit

    stellar

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (astronomy, notcomp) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars.
  • Heavenly.
  • Exceptional; wonderful.
  • The actress gave a stellar performance.

    Derived terms

    * stellar nursery

    Anagrams

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