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sublunary Definition

sub·lu·nary (sub lo̵̅o̅n′ər ē, sub′lo̵̅o̅ ner′ē)

adjective

  1. situated beneath the moon; terrestrial
  2. earthly; mundane

Etymology: ML sublunaris < L sub-, under + luna, the moon

sublunary Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • thing: Has there been anything immortal in it, which will survive the speedy wreck of all sublunary things?
  • world: Beyond this sublunary world extend the planetary spheres, out to the sphere of the Fixed Stars.
  • sphere: In this sublunary sphere, all things are not commensurate, nor is everything sensible to every-body alike.