Copernican

[ koh-pur-ni-kuhn, kuh- ]

/ koʊˈpɜr nɪ kən, kə- /

adjective

of or relating to Copernicus or his theories.

important and radically different; thoroughgoing: a Copernican revolution in modern art.

Origin of Copernican

First recorded in 1660–70; Copernic(us) + -an

OTHER WORDS FROM Copernican

post-Co·per·ni·can, adjectivepre-Co·per·ni·can, adjective

Words nearby Copernican

Copenhagen, copenhagen blue, Copenhagen interpretation, copepod, coper, Copernican, Copernican system, copernicium, Copernicus, Copernicus, Nicolaus, copestone

Example sentences from the Web for Copernican

We find also some geometrical paradoxes; and in treating of astronomy he writes as if he had never heard of the Copernican system.
Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. 2|Henry Hallam
He expressly maintains the Copernican theory, but admits that it was generally reputed a novel paradox.
Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. 2|Henry Hallam
In his allusion to the Copernican system the ‘planet’ ‘Earth’ is described by Milton as seventh.
The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost'|Thomas Orchard
Of course these facts, published in 1610 (Sidereus Nuncius), strengthened his advocacy of the Copernican system.
An Introduction to the History of Science|Walter Libby

We make exceptions in favor of such matters as the Copernican system and the greatness of our own future.
The Oxford Book of American Essays|Various

单词	copernican
释义	Copernican [ koh-pur-ni-kuhn, kuh- ] / koʊˈpɜr nɪ kən, kə- / adjective of or relating to Copernicus or his theories. important and radically different; thoroughgoing: a Copernican revolution in modern art. Origin of Copernican First recorded in 1660–70; Copernic(us) + -an OTHER WORDS FROM Copernican post-Co·per·ni·can, adjectivepre-Co·per·ni·can, adjective Words nearby Copernican Copenhagen, copenhagen blue, Copenhagen interpretation, copepod, coper, Copernican, Copernican system, copernicium, Copernicus, Copernicus, Nicolaus, copestone Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Copernican We find also some geometrical paradoxes; and in treating of astronomy he writes as if he had never heard of the Copernican system. Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. 2\|Henry Hallam He expressly maintains the Copernican theory, but admits that it was generally reputed a novel paradox. Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. 2\|Henry Hallam In his allusion to the Copernican system the ‘planet’ ‘Earth’ is described by Milton as seventh. The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost'\|Thomas Orchard Of course these facts, published in 1610 (Sidereus Nuncius), strengthened his advocacy of the Copernican system. An Introduction to the History of Science\|Walter Libby We make exceptions in favor of such matters as the Copernican system and the greatness of our own future. The Oxford Book of American Essays\|Various
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