lunar Meaning & Definition
What Does Lunar Mean?
Lunar is an adjective that means Of, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon (that is, Luna, the Earth's moon). It can also mean Shaped like a crescent moon; lunate. As a noun, it means The middle bone of the proximal series of the carpus in the wrist, which is shaped like a half-moon. As a noun, it means An observation of a lunar distance, especially for establishing the longitude of a ship at sea.
Lunar: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈluːnə/ |
| Synonyms | intermedium, lunar bone and semilunar |
| Plural | lunars |
Lunar Definition (Adjective)
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon (that is, Luna, the Earth's moon).
lunar observations a lunar eclipse
- Shaped like a crescent moon; lunate.
- Extremely high.
- (Believed to be) influenced by the Moon, as in character, growth, or properties.
- Of or pertaining to silver (which was symbolically associated with the Moon by alchemists).
- Of or pertaining to travel through space between the Earth and the Moon, or exploration and scientific investigation of the Moon.
Lunar as a Noun
- The middle bone of the proximal series of the carpus in the wrist, which is shaped like a half-moon.
- An observation of a lunar distance (“the angle between the Moon and another celestial body”), especially for establishing the longitude of a ship at sea.
Noun
- An observation of a lunar distance, especially for establishing the longitude of a ship at sea.
Adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon (that is, Luna, the Earth's moon); Lunar.
lunar observations a lunar eclipse
Synonyms of Lunar
Lunar synonyms and antonyms →Lunar in a Sentence
lunar observations a lunar eclipse
Word Forms & Grammar
lunar (not comparable)
lunar (plural lunars)
Words That Rhyme With Lunar
Origin of Lunar
From Middle English lunar (“shaped like the crescent moon”),[1] from Latin lūnāris (“of or pertaining to the moon, lunar”) (possibly through Middle French lunaire (modern French lunaire (“lunar”)), from lūna (“the Moon; crescent shape”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *lewk- (“bright; to shine”)) + -is (suffix forming adjectives).[2]
Frequently Asked Questions About Lunar
Is lunar an adjective or a noun?
Lunar is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for lunar?
You can replace lunar with words such as intermedium, lunar bone and semilunar. See the full list of lunar synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of lunar?
The plural of lunar is lunars.