Definition of astronomical
1 : of or relating to astronomy astronomical observations
2 : enormously or inconceivably large or great astronomical numbers an astronomical price
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Examples of astronomical in a Sentence
The cost of the office building was astronomical.
We got an astronomical telephone bill this month.
Origin and Etymology of astronomical
see astronomy
First Known Use: 1551
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: of or relating to astronomy
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: extremely large
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1 : of or relating to astronomy astronomical research
2 : extremely or unbelievably large The cost was astronomical.
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