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stellar

stellar

23 6.0
About stars and the space around them
  • adjective
  • /ˈstɛlər/
  • Specialized
: estelar
  • So we can actually find them in the sky, find our stellar siblings and they could find us.
  • stellar evolution
  • stellar spectra
  • stellar surface

Metals that heal, A new type of stellar object, A quantum drum.

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Examples

  • The sound speed depends mainly on the temperature: it is fastest near the stellar center, relatively slow far out.

    Academic text (1991)
  • This is known as stellar population synthesis.

  • Therefore I can work out its stellar mass.

  • Furthermore, the theory of stellar evolution has a number of successes to its credit.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Not this place, this is the Eagle Nebula, this beautiful image of, of a stellar nursery, the place where stars are born.

  • Scientists predicted a light show of stellar proportions, something not seen on Earth for 65 million years.

  • The students learn to calculate stellar distances, masses, temperatures, and luminosities.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Nobody knows; the secret of starbirth remains hidden in the shrouds of stellar nurseries.

    Academic text (1991)
  • While not the first to photograph stellar spectra, Vogel was the person who perfected the photographic art.

    Academic text (1990)
  • The actress received critical acclaim for her stellar performance in the lead role.

Synonyms

astral
vsstellar
34 8.9

Relating to the stars or to a world beyond the body that is not physical

is limited to physical relation to stars rather than spiritual meaning
celestial
vsstellar
  • Specialized
32 6.9

Relating to the sky or outer space, like stars and planets

focuses specifically on stars and their origin rather than broad sky
starry
vsstellar
30 1.7

Covered with many bright stars that shine

is about being from or related to stars rather than being covered with them
starlike
vsstellar
1 4.6

Having the shape or look of a star

is about being from or related to stars not only appearance

Compounds

stellar evolution
  • Specialized
1 7.3

The way a star forms, changes and dies over time

stellar parallax
  • Specialized
1 9.5

The small change in a star's position when Earth moves that shows how far it is

stellar association
  • Specialized
1 8.7

A large loose group of stars that have similar ages

A bright object far away in space that looks like a star and sends strong radio waves

How Distant

cosmic
175 5.5
intergalactic
  • Specialized
34 7.7
interstellar
  • Specialized
43 7.2
stellar
  • Specialized
23 6.0
planetary
  • Specialized
82 5.1

Surface Forms

stellar positive

Etymology

Stellar comes from the Latin root stella meaning 'star', so it describes things that belong to or come from the stars.