astral

English

Etymology

From Late Latin astralis, from Latin astrum (star), from Ancient Greek ἄστρον (ástron, star).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈæstɹəl/
  • (file)

Adjective

astral (comparative more astral, superlative most astral)

  1. Relating to or resembling the stars; starry.
    • John Dryden
      Some astral forms I must invoke by prayer.
  2. (biology) Relating to an aster.
    astral rays; astral sphere
  3. (parapsychology, theosophy) Relating to a supposed supersensible substance taking the form of an aura discernible by certain gifted individuals.

Synonyms

  • (relating to stars): starly (nonstandard)

Derived terms

Translations

Further reading

  • astral in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • astral in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

Anagrams


French

Etymology

From Late Latin astralis, from Latin astrum (star), from Ancient Greek ἄστρον (ástron, star).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /as.tʁal/
  • (file)

Adjective

astral (feminine singular astrale, masculine plural astraux, feminine plural astrales)

  1. astral

Further reading


German

Etymology

From Late Latin astralis, from Latin astrum (star), from Ancient Greek ἄστρον (ástron, star).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -aːl

Adjective

astral (not comparable)

  1. astral

Declension


Portuguese

Adjective

astral m, f (plural astrais, comparable)

  1. astral (relating to or resembling the stars)
  2. (parapsychology, theosophy) astral (relating to a supposed supersensible substance)

Synonyms

  • (relating to or resembling the stars): estelar

Noun

astral m (plural astrais)

  1. (informal, usually with alto or baixo) vibe (the atmosphere of a person or situation)

Spanish

Etymology

From Late Latin astrālis, from Latin astrum (star).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /asˈtɾal/

Adjective

astral (plural astrales)

  1. astral
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