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astronomy-centered

|as-tron-o-my-cen-tered|

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/əˈstrɒnəmi ˈsɛntərd/

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/əˈstrɒnəmi ˈsɛntəd/

focused on astronomy

Etymology
Etymology Information

'astronomy-centered' originates from the combination of 'astronomy' and 'centered', where 'astronomy' is derived from Greek 'astronomia', meaning 'star arrangement', and 'centered' from Latin 'centrum', meaning 'center'.

Historical Evolution

'astronomia' transformed into the Old French 'astronomie', and eventually became the modern English word 'astronomy'. 'Centrum' evolved into the Old French 'centre', and eventually became the modern English word 'centered'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'astronomy' meant 'the arrangement of stars', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the scientific study of celestial bodies'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused or centered around the study of astronomy.

The conference was astronomy-centered, attracting scientists from around the world.

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Last updated: 2025/03/06 13:36