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fixed star vs star

star vs fixed star

fixed star and star both are nouns.

fixed star is not an adjective while star is an adjective.

fixed star is not a verb while star is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fixed star Yes No No No
star Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, star is a hypernym of fixed star; that is, star is a word with a broader meaning than fixed star:
  • fixed star: any star in the Ptolemaic theory of planetary motion
  • star: (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
fixed star (noun) star (noun)
any star in the Ptolemaic theory of planetary motion the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub
a star-shaped character * used in printing
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night
an actor who plays a principal role
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
a performer who receives prominent billing
a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
fixed star (adjective) star (adjective)
indicating the most important performer or role
fixed star (verb) star (verb)
mark with an asterisk
be the star in a performance
feature as the star
Difference between fixed star and star

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