catasterize
catasterize · catasterizes · catasterized · catasterizing
To turn into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial objectTo turn into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.
/kəˈtæstəˌɹaɪz/
Meaning
1 senses(Greek)To turn into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.
Erigone, daughter of Icarius, was catasterized into the constellation Virgo.
Origin
From Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismós, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasteFrom Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismós, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasterízō, “to place among the stars”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).
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Forms
catasterizes, catasterizing, catasterized, catasterized| Base form | catasterize · to catasterize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | catasterizes |
| Present participle | catasterizing |
| Past simple | catasterized |
| Past participle | catasterized |
regular · Lesson
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle