copernican

• Relatif à la théorie astronomique de Nicolas Copernic plaçant le Soleil au centre de l'univers ; utilisé métaphoriquement pour désigner un changement fondamental de perspective ou de paradigme.

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.

1. Of radical or major importanceC1formal

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

   copernicien (sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesepoch-makinggroundbreakingradicalrevolutionaryseismic

   Antonymesincrementalinsignificantminornegligiblesuperficialtrivial

2. According to CopernicusC1formal

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

   copernicien

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