copernican

Relating to the astronomical theory of Nicolaus Copernicus, which placed the Sun at the center of the universe; used metaphorically to describe a fundamental shift in perspective or paradigm.

• 🇪🇸Relativo a la teoría astronómica de Nicolás Copérnico que situó al Sol en el centro del universo; se usa también metafóricamente para indicar un cambio fundamental de perspectiva o paradigma.

1. Of radical or major importance C1 formal

   Describing a fundamental shift in perspective or understanding, akin to the Copernican revolution in astronomy.

   • The discovery was a Copernican moment in the field of biology.
   • Her theory represented a Copernican shift in economic thought.
   • The invention of the internet brought about a Copernican change in communication.

   🇪🇸copernicano (cambio de paradigma)

   Sinónimos: epoch-makinggroundbreakingradicalrevolutionaryseismic

   Antónimos: incrementalinsignificantminornegligiblesuperficialtrivial

2. According to Copernicus C1 formal

   Relating to the astronomical model proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus, which placed the Sun at the center of the universe.

   • The Copernican system replaced the Ptolemaic model.
   • Galileo's observations supported the Copernican theory.
   • The Copernican heliocentric model was a major breakthrough in science.

   🇪🇸copernicano

• more copernican comparative form
• most copernican superlative form