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ASTRONOMICAL

of or relating to astronomy

The meaning of the word astronomical is of or relating to astronomy.

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integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
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apostateone who commits apostasy
patentopen to public inspection
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adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding