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Copernican
[ koh-pur-ni-kuhn, kuh- ]
adjective
- of or relating to Copernicus or his theories.
- important and radically different; thoroughgoing:
a Copernican revolution in modern art.
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Other Words From
- post-Co·perni·can adjective
- pre-Co·perni·can adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Copernican1
First recorded in 1660–70; Copernic(us) + -an
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