First Known Use: 14th century
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astrology
noun as·trol·o·gy \ə-ˈsträ-lə-jē\
: the study of how the positions of the stars and movements of the planets have a supposed influence on events and on the lives and behavior of people
Full Definition of ASTROLOGY
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archaic : astronomy
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: the divination of the supposed influences of the stars and planets on human affairs and terrestrial events by their positions and aspects
— as·tro·log·i·cal \ˌas-trə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ adjective
— as·tro·log·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of ASTROLOGY
Middle English astrologie, from Middle French, from Latin astrologia, from Greek, from astr- + -logia -logy
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astrology
noun as·trol·o·gy \ə-ˈsträ-lə-jē\
Definition of ASTROLOGY for Kids
: the study of the supposed influences of the stars and planets on people's lives and behavior
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