Meaning & use
astrological
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Meaning
adjectivebefore a noun
Connected with astrology, the belief that the positions of stars and planets affect people's lives.
Grammar: Usually used before a noun: 'astrological signs', 'astrological chart'.
Patterns
- astrological sign
- astrological chart
- astrological prediction
She checked her astrological chart before making a big decision.
Many newspapers include an astrological forecast for each sign.
His interest in astrological studies began in childhood.
Common combinations
- astrological sign
- Leos and Virgos are astrological signs.
- astrological chart
- The astrologer drew an astrological chart for the newborn.
- astrological prediction
- Her astrological prediction about the election was wrong.
Word family
- astrology noun
- The practice of studying stars to predict events.
- astrologer noun
- A person who practices astrology.
Commonly confused: astrological or astronomical?
astrological vs astronomical
Astronomical relates to the scientific study of stars and space; astrological relates to astrology, which is not science.
Practice
Choose the correct word: 'The newspaper's ______ column predicted a lucky week for Geminis.'
Choose one answer.
Astrological fits because it refers to astrology and horoscopes. Astronomical and astrophysical refer to real science, and astronautic relates to space travel.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “astrological”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.