Word Type

Noun

The word "quasar" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Typical Location

outerspace space

Derived Terms

binary quasar double quasar giant quasar large quasar group microquasar quasarlike twin quasar

Derived From

quasi quasi stellar radio source quasistellar stellar

Etymologically Related To

quasi stellar radio source

Context

galaxy

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

celestial body heavenly body

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

BL Lac BL Lac object OVV OVV quasar blazar quasar 1 quasar 2 quasar I quasar II

Type Of (IsA)

astronomical object celestial body energy source

Related Terms

AGN RIQ RLQ RQQ active galactic nucleus active galaxy ar pulsar quasi quasi-star quasi-stellar quasistar quasistellar

Related Terms

active galaxy agn extragalactic luminous pulsar riq star universe

Synonym Network

bso q qso qsr qss

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