catasterism Synonyms & Antonyms
/kəˈtæstəˌɹɪzəm/
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Catasterism as a Noun
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The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.
Word Forms & Grammar
catasterism (plural catasterisms)
Origin of Catasterism
From Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismós, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasterízō, “to place among the stars”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).
Word Facts for Catasterism
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kəˈtæstəˌɹɪzəm/ |
| Meaning | The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial… |
| Plural | catasterisms |