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zodiacal

zo·di·ac
Z z

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [zoh-dee-ak]
    • /ˈzoʊ diˌæk/
    • /ˈzəʊ.di.æk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zoh-dee-ak]
    • /ˈzoʊ diˌæk/

Definitions of zodiacal word

  • noun zodiacal an imaginary belt of the heavens, extending about 8° on each side of the ecliptic, within which are the apparent paths of the sun, moon, and principal planets. It contains twelve constellations and hence twelve divisions called signs of the zodiac. Each division, however, because of the precession of the equinoxes, now contains the constellation west of the one from which it took its name. Compare sign of the zodiac. 1
  • noun zodiacal a circular or elliptical diagram representing this belt, and usually containing pictures of the animals, human figures, etc., that are associated with the constellations and signs. 1
  • noun zodiacal a circuit or round. 1
  • noun zodiacal (astronomy, astrology) of or pertaining to the zodiac. 1
  • adjective zodiacal astrological, relating to the zodiac 1
See all 5 definitions of zodiacal

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Origin of zodiacal

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English zodiaque < Latin zōdiacus < Greek zōidiakòs (kýklos) signal (circle), equivalent to zṓidi(on) animal sign (zô(ion) animal + -idion diminutive suffix) + -akos -ac

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Parts of speech for Zodiacal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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zodiacal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for zodiacal

adjective zodiacal

  • astrological — the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs.
  • 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.
  • celestial — of or in the sky or universe, as planets or stars
All 3 Synonyms of zodiacal

Related words

  • aquarius

    Aquarius is one of the twelve signs of the zodiac. Its symbol is a person pouring water. People who are born approximately between 20th January and 18th February come under this sign.

  • aries

    Aries is one of the twelve signs of the zodiac. Its symbol is a ram. People who are born approximately between 21st March and 19th April come under this sign.

  • cancer

    Cancer is one of the twelve signs of the zodiac. Its symbol is a crab. People who are born approximately between the 21st of June and the 22nd of July come under this sign.

  • capricorn

    Capricorn is one of the twelve signs of the zodiac. Its symbol is a goat. People who are born approximately between the 22nd of December and the 19th of January come under this sign.

  • false dawn

    zodiacal light occurring before sunrise.

  • gegenschein

    a faint, elliptical patch of light in the night sky that appears opposite the sun, being a reflection of sunlight by meteoric material in space.
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