asterismal
|as-ter-is-mal|
/ˌæs.təˈrɪz.məl/
relating to an asterism (star pattern)
Etymology
'asterismal' originates from English, specifically formed from the noun 'asterism' (itself from Late Latin 'asterismus' and Greek 'asterismós'), where 'aster-' meant 'star'.
'asterism' came into English via Late Latin 'asterismus' from Greek 'asterismós' (from 'aster-' meaning 'star'), and English formed the adjective 'asterismal' by adding the suffix '-al' to produce 'asterismal'.
Initially associated directly with the noun 'asterism' (a small pattern or group of stars or the typographic sign), and the adjective 'asterismal' has retained the meaning 'relating to an asterism' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of an asterism (a recognizable pattern or group of stars).
The asterismal arrangement was clearly visible in the clear winter sky.
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Adjective 2
pertaining to the typographical symbol called an 'asterism' (⁂) or to ornamentation resembling that symbol.
The book used asterismal ornaments to mark section breaks.
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