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Definition of astral

astral

/ˈæs.trəl/
as · tral
Adverb:astrally
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1

Relating to a supposed nonphysical realm of existence or a subtle spiritual counterpart of the human body.

Example

"Several mystical traditions describe meditative practices aimed at conscious astral projection."

2

Relating to, proceeding from, or resembling the stars or outer space.

Example

"The observatory's new telescope captured breathtaking images of distant astral phenomena."

3

Relating to the star-shaped cluster of microtubules (aster) formed around the centrosome during cell division.

Example

"During mitosis, astral microtubules radiate outward from the centrosome toward the cell cortex."

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• Rhymes for astral

• Nearby Words

astound
astounding
astoundingly
astral
astrantia
astray
astride

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin astralis, derived from Latin astrum and Ancient Greek astron, meaning 'star' or 'constellation'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Astral. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/astral
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