Astronautic
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Astronautic ( adjective )
Of or pertaining to astronautics, the science and technology of space travel.
Origin:
From the greek ἀστροναυτικός (astronautikos), from ἄστρον (astron), meaning "star" and ναύτης (nautes), meaning "sailor, navigator".
Examples:
- The astronautic equipment on the spacecraft was state-of-the-art.
- He studied astronautic engineering in college.
- The astronautic program has made significant progress in recent years.
- NASA has a long history of astronautic achievement.
- The astronautic community is excited about the possibilities of space exploration.
(As a noun)
Astronautic ( noun )
Of or pertaining to astronautics, the science and technology of space travel.
Origin:
From the greek ἀστροναυτικός (astronautikos), from ἄστρον (astron), meaning "star" and ναύτης (nautes), meaning "sailor, navigator".
Examples:
- The astronautic equipment on the spacecraft was state-of-the-art.
- He studied astronautic engineering in college.
- The astronautic program has made significant progress in recent years.
- NASA has a long history of astronautic achievement.
- The astronautic community is excited about the possibilities of space exploration.