galactic
UK: ɡəˈlaktɪk | US: ɡəˈlæktɪk
adj. relating to a galaxy or galaxies
adj. immense or vast in scale
The word "galactic" derives from the Greek "galaktikos," meaning "milky," which itself comes from "gala" (genitive "galaktos"), meaning "milk." This term was originally associated with the Milky Way galaxy, named for its milky appearance in the night sky. Over time, "galactic" expanded to describe anything pertaining to galaxies or vast cosmic scales, reflecting humanity's growing understanding of the universe.
The telescope captured stunning images of galactic formations.
Scientists study galactic collisions to understand cosmic evolution.
The scale of the universe is almost beyond galactic comprehension.
The movie depicted a war spanning multiple galactic civilizations.
Galactic dust clouds obscure distant stars from view.