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galilean

/ˌɡæl.ɪˈleɪ.ən/

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adjective

/ˌɡæl.ɪˈleɪ.ən/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к Галилео Галилею или его научным принципам и открытиям, особенно в астрономии и физике.

Relating to Galileo Galilei or his scientific principles and discoveries, especially in astronomy and physics.

  1. Galilean scienceC1formalscientific

    Relating to or characteristic of the scientist Galileo or his theories, methods, and discoveries.

    ruГалилеевский

    • The Galilean moons of Jupiter are among his most famous discoveries.
    • Her paper explores Galilean transformations in classical mechanics.
    • He adopted a Galilean approach to empirical observation.
  2. B2formal

    Of or relating to the region of Galilee or its inhabitants, especially in historical or biblical contexts.

    ruГалилейский

    • The Galilean countryside is mentioned frequently in the New Testament.
    • She studied Galilean dialects of ancient Aramaic.
    • Galilean farmers historically relied on the Sea of Galilee for their livelihood.
Forms
  • more galilean comparative form
  • most galilean superlative form

noun

/ˌɡæl.ɪˈliː.ən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее жителя Галилеи, также используемое как эпитет для Иисуса Христа или одно из четырёх крупнейших спутников Юпитера, открытых Галилеем.

A noun referring to an inhabitant of Galilee, also used as an epithet for Jesus Christ, or one of the four largest moons of Jupiter discovered by Galileo.

proper noun

  1. Inhabitant of GalileeC1formal

    A person from the region of Galilee, often used as a historical or biblical term.

    ruГалилеянин

    • The Galileans were known for their distinct dialect.
    • Many Galileans traveled to Jerusalem for the festival.
    • The term 'Galilean' is sometimes used as an epithet for Jesus Christ.

    Synonymsgalilaean

  2. Jovian moonC1formalscientific

    One of the four largest moons of Jupiter discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610.

    ruГалилеевы спутники

    • The Galilean moons include Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
    • Galileo's discovery of the Galilean moons revolutionized astronomy.
    • Europa, a Galilean moon, is believed to have a subsurface ocean.

    Synonymsgalilean satellite

Forms
  • galileans plural form
  • galileans' possessive plural form
  • galilean's possessive singular form