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Definition of astrological

astrological

/ˌæstrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
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Adverb:astrologically
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1

Relating to astrology, the zodiac, or the divinatory study of how the positions of celestial bodies are believed to influence human affairs and terrestrial events.

Example

"Many ancient civilizations consulted astrological charts before making major political or agricultural decisions."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'astrological' with 'astronomical'; 'astrological' relates to horoscopes and the divinatory belief that celestial bodies influence human destiny, whereas 'astronomical' relates to the scientific study of space or to an extremely large quantity.

• Rhymes for astrological

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astringent
astringently
astrologer
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astrologically
astrologist
astrology

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'astrology' and the suffix '-ical', deriving from Latin 'astrologia' and Ancient Greek 'astrologia' ('account of the stars'), from 'astron' ('star') and 'logos' ('discourse' or 'study').

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