non-celestial
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/nɒn-səˈlɛstiəl/
not heavenly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-celestial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'celestial' from Latin 'caelestis', meaning 'heavenly'.
Historical Evolution
'celestial' changed from the Latin word 'caelestis' and eventually became the modern English word 'celestial'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'celestial' meant 'heavenly', and 'non-celestial' evolved to mean 'not heavenly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or characteristic of the heavens or sky.
The non-celestial bodies in the universe include asteroids and comets.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 15:50