astral
Other forms: astrally
Astral is starlike or having to do with stars. You may wear your hair in a spiky, astral style, resembling the Statue of Liberty's crown.
Astrum is Latin for "star," and it shows up in lots of familiar English words: astronomy, asteroid, astrology, even in the name of a sports stadium, the Astrodome. Astral navigation, also called celestial navigation, is the technique of finding your way by the stars. Consult your horoscope to learn what the astral influences have in store for you.
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being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars“an astral body”synonyms: stellar
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If you like science or science fiction, or hope to go into space one day, this list is essential vocabulary. Don't space out — learn these words!
The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Greek word astron, meaning "star." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun")
This vocabulary list features words with the Greek root that means "star."