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Definition of astronomic

astronomic

/ˌæs.trəˈnɑː.mɪk/
as · tro · nom · ic
Adverb:astronomically
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• adjective

1

Relating to or connected with the scientific study of astronomy and celestial bodies.

Example

"The ancient monument was carefully aligned with key astronomic events such as the summer solstice."

2

Extremely large, vast, or immense in amount, scale, or cost.

Example

"The infrastructure project was eventually canceled due to its astronomic expense."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "astronomic" and "astronomical" are largely interchangeable, "astronomical" is far more common in both scientific contexts and figurative expressions of immense size or cost.

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astronaut
astronautical
astronomer
astronomic
astronomical
astronomically
astronomy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French astronomique or Late Latin astronomicus, from Ancient Greek astronomikos, ultimately combining astron ("star") and nomos ("arranging, law").

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