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Copernican

adj, name, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), the influential astronomer.
  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to one or more of his theories.
Adjective
  1. 1
    according to Copernicus wordnet
  2. 2
    of radical or major importance wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The epoch in the lunar geologic timescale that occurred between 1.1 billion years ago to the present day.
Noun
  1. 1
    A supporter of the theories of Copernicus.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Copernicus + -an.

Etymology 2

From Copernicus + -an.

Etymology 3

From Copernicus + -an.

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