abastral
|a-bas-tral|
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/əˈbæstrəl/
not related to stars
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abastral' originates from the prefix 'ab-' meaning 'away from' and 'astral' meaning 'related to stars or celestial bodies'.
Historical Evolution
'abastral' was formed by combining the prefix 'ab-' with 'astral', a term used in astronomy and metaphysics.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'away from the stars', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or associated with the stars or celestial bodies.
The abastral nature of the phenomenon puzzled the astronomers.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 21:36