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SIDEREAL

Dictionary entry overview: What does sidereal mean?

• SIDEREAL (adjective)
The adjective SIDEREAL has 2 senses:

1. of or relating to the stars or constellations
2. (of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars

Familiarity information: SIDEREAL used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SIDEREAL (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Of or relating to the stars or constellations

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context examples:

sidereal bodies / the sidereal system

Pertainym:

constellation (a configuration of stars as seen from the earth)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

(of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars

Context example:

sidereal time

Antonym:

civil ((of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life)

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