Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cometary
adjective
/ˈkɒmɪtəri/
Definition
Relating to or resembling a comet.
Examples
- The cometary tail can be observed when the comet gets close to the sun.
- Scientists study cometary materials to understand the early solar system.
Meaning
The term ‘cometary’ describes anything that is characteristic of or associated with comets, celestial bodies that travel through space and often have tails when they approach the sun.
Synonyms
- celestial
- astral
