Copernican
of or relating to Copernicus or his theories.
important and radically different; thoroughgoing: a Copernican revolution in modern art.
Origin of Copernican
1Other words from Copernican
- post-Co·per·ni·can, adjective
- pre-Co·per·ni·can, adjective
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How to use Copernican in a sentence
EtsyThe original orreries were geocentric models of the solar system, since they predated the Copernican revolution, but this one—like all modern versions—is heliocentric.
Science-themed decor to beautify any nerdy home | Sara Chodosh | November 23, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThese were two of the weightiest arguments that had as yet been presented in favor of the Copernican theory.
Gospel Philosophy | J. H. WardAgainst Galileo, the war against the Copernican theory was concentrated.
The Necessity of Atheism | Dr. D.M. BrooksHe sneered at the work and methods of both Gilbert and Galileo, and rejected the Copernican theory as absurd.
Pioneers of Science | Oliver LodgeGalileo offered to prove for the Cardinal by astronomical observations that the Copernican Theory was true.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 | Elbert Hubbard
John Wesley declared the Copernican astronomy to be in opposition to Scripture.
The Book Of God | G. W. Foote
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