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SIDEREAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars

Example:

sidereal time

Classified under:

Adjectives

Antonym:

civil ((of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or relating to the stars or constellations

Example:

the sidereal system

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

constellation (a configuration of stars as seen from the earth)

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