as·tron·o·my
 astronomy
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- pronunciation:
stra
n
mi
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noun |
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the branch of science that studies the universe beyond the earth.
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The word
astronomy comes from
astronomos, an ancient Greek word that means "one who arranges the stars."
The word astronomy
contains the following parts:
astr, aster, astro
Greek
root
that means
star
Example words:
- synonyms:
- stell
nom2, nomo, -nomy
Greek
root
that means
law, system of laws
Example words: