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Celestial Event

/səˈlɛs.tʃəl ɪˈvɛnt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An astronomical occurrence that is observable from Earth, such as an eclipse or a meteor shower.

    "The solar eclipse was a spectacular celestial event that drew thousands of spectators."
  2. 2

    Any significant occurrence in the sky, often related to astronomy or astrology.

    "The conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn is considered a rare celestial event."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'celestial' originates from the Latin word 'caelestis', meaning 'heavenly', which evolved through Middle English. 'Event' comes from the Latin 'eventus', meaning 'outcome' or 'occurrence', reflecting the historical significance of astronomical phenomena.

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