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- pronunciation:
- ste
l
 r
- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, pertaining to, or resembling a star or stars.
Scientists have a way to measure stellar brightness.- similar words:
- celestial
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| definition 2: |
brilliant; outstanding.
This stellar gymnast was expected to win the gold medal.The orchestra gave a stellar performance last night.- synonyms:
- brilliant, outstanding
- similar words:
- dazzling, exceptional, magnificent, marvelous, stunning, superior
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The word stellar
contains the following parts:
stell
Latin
root
that means star
  Example words:
- synonyms:
- astr, aster, astro
-ar1
Latin
adjective-forming suffix
that means of, pertaining to, or resembling
More about this word part:
The suffix -ar1attaches to bound Latinate bases to form adjectives. Most adjectives ending in -ar1 combine with the suffix -ity to form nouns ending in -arity. -ar1 is a variant of -al2, -ial that for phonological reasons occurs with bases ending in 'l'.
Example words:
angular, circular, linear, lunar, muscular, particular, perpendicular, popular, regular, similar, solar, spectacular, stellar
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