# astronomical

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ · frequency rank #15,098

## Definitions
1. Of or relating to astronomy.
2. Very large; of vast measure.

## Etymology
Attested since at least 1550, from Middle French astronomique or directly from Latin astronomicus, from Ancient Greek ἀστρονομικός (astronomikós).

## Easily confused with
- **astrological** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/astrological-vs-astronomical)

## Common misspellings (18)
`asrtonomical`, `asstronomical`, `astornomical`, `astrnoomical`, `astronmoical`, `astronnomical`, `astronoimcal`, `astronomcial`, `astronomiacl`, `astronomicall`, `astronomiccal`, `astronomicla`, `astronommical`, `astroonmical`, `astrronomical`, `asttronomical`, `atsronomical`, `satronomical`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/astronomical