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Cometary

/ˈkɒm.ɪ.tər.i/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Relating to or characteristic of comets.

    "The cometary tail was visible from Earth during the night sky."
  2. 2

    Pertaining to the properties or behavior of comets.

    "Scientists studied the cometary activity to understand its composition."

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The term 'cometary' originates from the Latin word 'cometa', which itself derives from the Greek 'komētēs', meaning 'long-haired', referring to the appearance of comets. The word has evolved through Middle English and has been used in scientific contexts since the 17th century to describe phenomena related to comets.

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