stellar
UK: ˈstelə | US: ˈstelər
adj. relating to a star or stars
adj. outstanding; exceptional
adj. (astronomy) of or pertaining to celestial bodies
stellar = stell<star> + ar<adjective suffix>
- stell (from Latin stella, meaning "star")
- ar (Latin-derived suffix forming adjectives, often indicating "pertaining to")
Etymology Origin:
The word stellar traces back to the Latin stella (star), reflecting its astronomical roots. Over time, it expanded metaphorically to describe anything "star-like" in quality—hence its modern sense of "outstanding." The suffix -ar (from Latin -aris) solidifies its adjectival form, linking it to celestial or exceptional traits.
The telescope captured stellar formations in distant galaxies.
Her performance in the play was truly stellar.
Stellar winds influence the evolution of planetary systems.
The team celebrated a stellar victory in the championship.
His research made stellar contributions to astrophysics.