galactic
Americanadjective
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Astronomy.
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of or relating to a galaxy.
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of or relating to the Milky Way.
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immense; huge; vast.
a problem of galactic proportions.
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Physiology. pertaining to or stimulating the secretion of milk.
adjective
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astronomy of or relating to a galaxy, esp the Galaxy
the galactic plane
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med of or relating to milk
Other Word Forms
- nongalactic adjective
Etymology
Origin of galactic
First recorded in 1830–40, galactic is from the Greek word galaktikós milky. See galact-, -ic
Example Sentences
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A team of astronomers led by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard and Smithsonian has achieved a first by using galactic archaeology to uncover the past of a galaxy beyond the Milky Way.
From Science Daily
The forthcoming film will take place 17 years after the events of Dune: Part Two and follow the consequences of Paul Atreides' rise as galactic emperor.
From BBC
In space, scientists use a similar approach called galactic archaeology to piece together the history of stars and galaxies.
From Science Daily
"It is the only galactic nucleus close enough to Earth for us to study in such fine detail," Barnes explains.
From Science Daily
While the colder climate of space holds appeal for some backers of the galactic data-center vision, “there’s no airflow,” Huang noted, which could present challenges when it comes to dissipating heat.
From MarketWatch
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