Faintward
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Faintward is an adjective meaning Towards the fainter part of the galaxy (or other astronomical object).
Meaning
Towards the fainter part of the galaxy (or other astronomical object).
Example Sentences
Anyway, we predict a downturn of the galaxy luminosity function at z~8 faintward of M_UV~-12, and stress that its detailed shape is extremely informative both on particle physics and on the astrophysics of galaxy formation in small halos.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shortward, inwardmost, inferior, moonward, coldward, outwardmost.
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