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   Sub·lu·nar·y

   /ˌsəbˈlo͞onərē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. belonging to this world as contrasted with a better or more spiritual one: literary "the concept was irrational to sublunary minds"

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘terrestrial’): from modern Latin sublunaris.

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   What does sublunary mean?

   • situated beneath the moon or between the earth and the moon. characteristic of or pertaining to the earth; terrestrial. mundane or worldly: fleeting, sublunary pleasure. Also, sub•lu•nar (sub lo̅o̅′ nər). No titles with the word (s) "sublunary". Visit the English Only Forum. Help WordReference: Ask in the forums yourself.

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   What does sublunar mean?

   • sub-lū′nar, adj. under the moon: earthly: belonging to this world—also Sub′lunary .— adj. Sublū′nate, approaching the form of a crescent. How to pronounce sublunar?

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   What is a sublunary mind?

   • This transcendent mind is sometimes connected with the moon, according to the theory of Aristotle, who assigned an imperishable matter to the sphere beyond the sublunary, and in general looked upon the celestial orbs as living and intelligent. Find similar words to sublunary using the buttons below. Sublunary definition: Situated beneath the moon.

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   What is a sublunary world?

   • Situated beneath the moon; terrestrial. Earthly; mundane. (obsolete) Any worldly thing. From sub- +"Ž lunary. Has there been anything immortal in it, which will survive the speedy wreck of all sublunary things? Beyond this sublunary world extend the planetary spheres, out to the sphere of the Fixed Stars.

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   sublunary: 1 adj situated between the earth and the moon Synonyms: cislunar , sublunar adj of this earth “transcendental motives for sublunary actions” “fleeting sublunary pleasures” Synonyms: sublunar , terrestrial earthly of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

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     cislunar: 1 adj situated between the earth and the moon...

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     terrestrial: 1 adj of or relating to or characteristic of...

   • Earthly

     earthly: 1 adj of or belonging to or characteristic of this...

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   Oct 20, 2023 · Adjective [ edit] sublunary (not comparable) Situated between the earth and the moon; sublunar or cislunar. Of this world (as opposed to heaven etc.); earthly, terrestrial .

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   Apr 21, 2024 · 2 meanings: 1. situated between the moon and the earth 2. of or relating to the earth or world.... Click for more definitions.

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   Sublunary definition: Situated beneath the moon. This transcendent mind is sometimes connected with the moon, according to the theory of Aristotle, who assigned an imperishable matter to the sphere beyond the sublunary, and in general looked upon the celestial orbs as living and intelligent.

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   Apr 22, 2024 · sublunary in American English. (ˈsʌbluˌneri, sʌbˈluːnəri) adjective. 1. situated beneath the moon or between the earth and the moon. 2. characteristic of or pertaining to the earth; terrestrial. 3. mundane or worldly.

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