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, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 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) + -ālis, the first element from Ancient Greek ἄστρον (ástron, star).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -aːl

Adjective

astral (not comparable)

  1. astral

Declension

Derived terms

  • Astralleib
  • Astralprojektion
  • Astralreise

Portuguese

Adjective

astral m or 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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