What is another word for asterism?

Pronunciation: [ˈastəɹˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Asterism is a term that refers to a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern and are named after objects, creatures, and gods from mythology. Other synonyms for asterism include star cluster, star formation, and constellation. The term constellation is the most commonly used synonym for asterism because it is a large grouping of stars that form a recognizable pattern, and every constellation has a name and has been assigned a specific meaning. Star cluster and star formation are used interchangeably with asterism because they refer to groups of stars that appear to be joined and are close together.

Synonyms for Asterism:

What are the hypernyms for Asterism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Asterism?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Asterism?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Asterism

This asterism was confessedly first taken notice of by Perez or Perseus, by which is meant the Persians.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
You may put that in the marginal notes though, to prevent criticism-only mark it with a small asterism, and say, 'Jehu was formerly a hackney coachman.
"The Double-Dealer"
William Congreve
20. What is the use of the asterism, or the Three Stars?
"The Grammar of English Grammars"
Goold Brown

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