astrology
the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs.
Obsolete. the science of astronomy.
Origin of astrology
1Other words from astrology
- as·trol·o·ger, as·trol·o·gist, noun
- as·tro·log·i·cal [a-struh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌæ strəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, as·tro·log·ic, as·trol·o·gous [uh-strol-uh-guhs], /əˈstrɒl ə gəs/, adjective
- as·tro·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use astrology in a sentence
This surely is a refutation as definite as can be desired of a medicine which depends upon witchcraft or astrologic vagaries.
Superstition in Medicine | Hugo MagnusHe believed in the influence of the stars upon men, but he enlarged upon the old astrologic faiths.
Modern Religious Cults and Movements | Gaius Glenn Atkins
British Dictionary definitions for astrology
/ (əˈstrɒlədʒɪ) /
the study of the motions and relative positions of the planets, sun, and moon, interpreted in terms of human characteristics and activities
the primitive study of celestial bodies, which formed the basis of astronomy
Origin of astrology
1Derived forms of astrology
- astrologer or astrologist, noun
- astrological (ˌæstrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- astrologically, adverb
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Cultural definitions for astrology
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