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stel·lar
(stĕl′ər)adj.
1. Of, relating to, or consisting of stars.
2.
a. Of or relating to a star performer.
b. Outstanding; principal.
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stellar
(ˈstɛlə)adj
1. (Astronomy) of, relating to, involving, or resembling a star or stars
2. of or relating to star entertainers
3. informal outstanding or immense: companies are registering stellar profits.
[C17: from Late Latin stellāris, from Latin stella star]
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stel•lar
(ˈstɛl ər)adj.
1. of or pertaining to the stars; consisting of stars.
2. like a star, as in brilliance.
3. pertaining to a preeminent performer, athlete, etc.
[1650–60; < Late Latin stellāris < Latin stell(a) star]
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stel·lar
(stĕl′ər) Relating to or consisting of stars: stellar life cycles.
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Adj. | 1. | stellar - indicating the most important performer or role; "the leading man"; "prima ballerina"; "prima donna"; "a star figure skater"; "the starring role"; "a stellar role"; "a stellar performance" major - of greater importance or stature or rank; "a major artist"; "a major role"; "major highways" |
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stellar
adj → stellar
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stellar
(ˈstelə) adjective of stars. stellar clusters.
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