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celestial mechanics

 

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Noun celestial mechanics has 1 sense
  1. celestial mechanics - the branch of astronomy concerned with the application of Newton's laws of motion to the motions of heavenly bodies
    --1 is a kind of
    astronomy, uranology

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Celestial Mechanics

Definition: Celestial mechanics is a branch of mechanics that deals with the mathematical modeling and study of the motion of celestial bodies under the influence of gravity and other forces.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun - Academic Discipline

Sample Sentence: Celestial mechanics is a complex field of study that combines physics and astronomy to explain the motions and interactions of celestial bodies.

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Sense 2:

Noun - Planetary Movements

Sample Sentence: The understanding of celestial mechanics is crucial for predicting the positions and movements of planets in our solar system.

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Sense 3:

Noun - Heavenly Mechanics

Sample Sentence: Ancient civilizations developed their own systems of celestial mechanics to comprehend the complex patterns of stars and their motion across the night sky.

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Sense 4:

Adjective - Well-liked and Regional

Sample Sentence: The celestial mechanics of this beautiful coastal town attract surfers from all over the world.

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