Astrology
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈstɹɒlədʒi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Astrology is a noun meaning Divination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative positions of celestial bodies.
Meaning
Divination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative positions of celestial bodies.
Example Sentences
Followers of pseudosciences such as astrology often draw spurious parallels between their beliefs and established science.
For if astronomy is the study of the movements of the heavens, then astrology is the study of the effects of those movements.
In some ways, astrology is perfectly suited for the internet age. There’s a low barrier to entry, and nearly endless depths to plumb if you feel like falling down a Google research hole.
Word Forms
- astrologies
Synonyms for astrology
Depending on context, synonyms include starcraft, astromancy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include horoscopic, horary, uranology, astromancy, horoscopy, starcraft.
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