Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ptolemaic
Adjective
/ˌtɒl.ɪˈmeɪ.ɪk/
Definition
Related to the ancient Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy or his theories.
Examples
- The Ptolemaic system was widely accepted until the Copernican model emerged.
- In studying Ptolemaic astronomy, many historical inaccuracies were revealed.
- The Ptolemaic era was crucial in developing early astronomical concepts.
Meaning
Ptolemaic refers to a geocentric model of the universe, where Earth is at the center and all celestial bodies revolve around it, as proposed by Ptolemy in his work ‘Almagest’.
Synonyms
- Geocentric
- Platonic
- Ancient astronomical
