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Definition of galactic

galactic

/ɡəˈlæk.tɪk/
ga · lac · tic
Adverb:galactically
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1

Relating to a galaxy or galaxies, especially the Milky Way.

Example

"Astronomers used the space telescope to measure the rotation of the distant galactic core."

2

Extremely large, vast, or monumental in scale or scope.

Example

"The corporation faced a financial crisis of galactic proportions after the merger collapsed."

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• Rhymes for galactic

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galago
galangal

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century via French 'galactique' or Late Latin 'galacticus', from Ancient Greek 'galaktikos' (milky), derived from 'gala' (stem 'galakt-'), meaning milk, in reference to the Milky Way.

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