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galactic
[ guh-lak-tik ]
/ gəˈlæk tɪk /
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adjective
Astronomy.
- of or relating to a galaxy.
- of or relating to the Milky Way.
immense; huge; vast: a problem of galactic proportions.
Physiology. pertaining to or stimulating the secretion of milk.
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Origin of galactic
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British Dictionary definitions for galactic
galactic
/ (ɡəˈlæktɪk) /
adjective
astronomy of or relating to a galaxy, esp the Galaxythe galactic plane
med of or relating to milk
Word Origin for galactic
C19: from Greek galaktikos; see galaxy
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