# astrophysical

/ˌæstɹəfˈɪzɪkəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/astrophysical
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

about stars, planets, and space and how they work through physics.

For teachers: relating to the physical properties and processes of stars, planets, and other objects in space, as studied in astrophysics.

## Examples

- She studies astrophysical data about distant stars.
- The team uses astrophysical models to predict how the supernova will fade over the next year.
- Recent astrophysical observations suggest that magnetic fields shape galaxy formation more strongly than earlier theories allowed.

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