astronomy — the scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈstrɑːnəmi/
Korean meaning: 천문학, 천체와 우주 현상을 연구하는 과학
Korean pronunciation: 어**스트**라나미
Example Sentences
- After watching too many sci-fi movies, Jake switched from studying astronomy to becoming a pizza delivery driver because 'at least aliens won't reject my pizza.'
- Modern astronomy has revealed that there are billions of galaxies in the observable universe.
- The astronomy club meets every Friday night to observe celestial objects through telescopes.
astronomy
NOUN//əˈstrɑːnəmi//
the scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena
Scientists practice astronomy by studying planets and stars through telescopes
Studying astronomy while mastering gastronomy - even space dining needs economy!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'astron(별)'과 'nomos(법칙)'이 만나 '별의 법칙을 연구하는 학문'이라는 뜻으로 탄생했습니다. 고대 그리스인들이 밤하늘의 별들이 일정한 규칙에 따라 움직인다는 것을 발견하면서 만들어진 단어입니다.
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📝Examples
“After watching too many sci-fi movies, Jake switched from studying astronomy to becoming a pizza delivery driver because 'at least aliens won't reject my pizza.'”
“Modern astronomy has revealed that there are billions of galaxies in the observable universe.”
“The astronomy club meets every Friday night to observe celestial objects through telescopes.”
“My astronomy professor said that studying black holes is like trying to understand my ex-girlfriend's mood swings - theoretically possible but practically impossible.”
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