Entity: CELESTIAL
CELESTIAL pertains to the sky, heavens, or divinity, originating from Old French and Latin caelestis.
CELESTIAL
Etymology
Originating in the late 14th century from Old French and Latin caelestis, celestial means "heavenly" or "pertaining to the sky or heavens."
Definition
Celestial pertains to the sky, heavens, or divinity, describing things beyond the earth's atmosphere.
Historical Context
Throughout history, celestial bodies have played a significant role in navigation, timekeeping, and religious beliefs. Ancient civilizations often worshipped celestial entities as gods or divine beings.
Cultural Significance
Celestial events such as eclipses, comets, and meteor showers have inspired awe and wonder in cultures worldwide. Astrology, the study of celestial bodies' influence on human affairs, remains popular in many societies.
Related Concepts
Celestial navigation, celestial mechanics, celestial sphere, celestial equator, celestial bodies.
See Also
Merriam-Webster - CELESTIAL
Dictionary.com - CELESTIAL
Wiktionary - celestial
Collins English Dictionary - CELESTIAL
Etymology, Origin & Meaning - Celestial
Referring to the sky, heavens, or divinity, celestial describes things beyond the earth's atmosphere.