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