Supernova
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsuː.pə(ɹ)ˈnəʊ.və/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Supernova is a noun meaning (astronomy) A powerful and bright explosion of a massive star, which afterwards becomes a neutron star or a black hole, or is destroyed.
Meaning
(astronomy) A powerful and bright explosion of a massive star, which afterwards becomes a neutron star or a black hole, or is destroyed.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Something brilliant.
Example Sentences
Cornelius was the only one dressed in muscle but collectively they were a bully supernova.
Word Forms
- supernovae
- supernovas
Synonyms for supernova
Depending on context, synonyms include SN.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include remnants, hypernova, bosenova, neutronization, kilonova, neutrinosphere.
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