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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [uh-strol-uh-jee]
- /əˈstrɒl ə dʒi/
- /əˈstrɒl.ə.dʒi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-strol-uh-jee]
- /əˈstrɒl ə dʒi/
Definitions of astrology word
- uncountable noun astrology Astrology is the study of the movements of the planets, sun, moon, and stars in the belief that these movements can have an influence on people's lives. 3
- noun astrology the study of the motions and relative positions of the planets, sun, and moon, interpreted in terms of human characteristics and activities 3
- noun astrology the primitive study of celestial bodies, which formed the basis of astronomy 3
- noun astrology primitive astronomy 3
- noun astrology a system of methods, theories, etc. based on the assumption that the positions of the moon, sun, and stars affect human affairs and that one can foretell the future by studying the stars, etc. 3
- noun astrology the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs. 1
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Origin of astrology
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin astrologia < Greek. See astro-, -logy
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Parts of speech for Astrology
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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astrology popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
astrology usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for astrology
noun astrology
- horoscope — a diagram of the heavens, showing the relative position of planets and the signs of the zodiac, for use in calculating births, foretelling events in a person's life, etc.
- astrometry — the branch of astronomy concerned with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies
- soothsaying — the practice or art of foretelling events.
- clairvoyance — the alleged power of perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
- prediction — an act of predicting.
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