galactic
Relating to a galaxyRelating to a galaxy.
» The galactic military used wormholes to hop around the universe.
Meaning
4 sensesRelating to a galaxy.
of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
Relating to a galaxy.
(capitalized, sometimes, specifically)Relating to the Milky Way galaxy.
Galactic astronomy is the study of the Milky Way.
(figuratively)Enormous (in size or impact).
Of or pertaining to milk, or the secretion of milk.
galactic acid
Examples
12 sentencesThe galactic military used wormholes to hop around the universe.
The majority of the novels in my library are about aliens and galactic empires.
She is the galactic champion.
Telescopes give us a chance to see what the galactic center looks like in different types of light.
The galactic center is in the constellation Sagittarius.
deDas galaktische Zentrum liegt im Sternbild des Schützen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Origin
Borrowed from Ancient Greek γαλακτικός (galaktikós, “milky”), from γάλα (gála, “milk”). DoBorrowed from Ancient Greek γαλακτικός (galaktikós, “milky”), from γάλα (gála, “milk”). Doublet of galactico.
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Forms
more galactic, most galactic| Comparative | more galactic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most galactic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonyms- inconceivably large:astronomicastronomical
Word family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form