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astronomical year

 

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Noun astronomical year has 1 sense
  1. solar year, tropical year, astronomical year, equinoctial year - the time for the earth to make one revolution around the sun, measured between two vernal equinoxes
    --1 is a kind of year

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Astronomical Year

Definition: An astronomical year refers to the period of time it takes for the Earth to complete one full orbit around the sun, which is approximately 365.25 days.

Examples:

1. Noun - Scientific sense:

The astronomical year is used as the basis for measuring time in astronomy and is essential for calculating celestial phenomena.

Example sentence: The occurrence of equinoxes and solstices are determined based on the astronomical year.

2. Noun - General sense:

In general usage, the term refers to a calendar year where no adjustments are made for leap years.

Example sentence: The Chinese zodiac follows a lunar calendar, which is somewhat different from the astronomical year.

3. Adjective:

The adjective form is used to describe events, measurements, or phenomena related to astronomy or the astronomical year.

Example sentence: The researchers discovered a new astronomical year pattern in the star system they were studying.

4. Adverb:

As an adverb, it describes actions or events that are related to or aligned with the celestial motions of the Earth.

Example sentence: The comet streaked across the sky astronomically, captivating the observers with its beauty.

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