sidereal Meaning & Definition
/saɪˈdɪə.ɹi.əl/
What Does Sidereal Mean?
As an adjective, sidereal means Of or relating to the stars. It is also used to mean Relating to a measurement of time relative to the position of the stars.
Quick Facts About Sidereal
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /saɪˈdɪə.ɹi.əl/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Antonyms | civil |
Sidereal Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to the stars.
- Relating to a measurement of time relative to the position of the stars.
- Relating to a measurement of time relative to the point of the vernal equinox.
Synonyms of Sidereal
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Sidereal synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sidereal
Word Forms & Grammar
sidereal (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Sidereal
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Origin of Sidereal
From Latin sīdereus + -al (cf. Latin sīderālis), from sīdus (“star, constellation”), of unknown ultimate origin, likely a substrate language such as Pre-Greek.
How to Pronounce Sidereal
The standard pronunciation of sidereal is /saɪˈdɪə.ɹi.əl/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (dɪə).