Definition of Philolaic in English:

Philolaic

adjective ˌfɪləˈleɪɪk

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Philolaus or his system of astronomy. "Philolaic system" the astronomical system propounded by Philolaus, according to which both the sun and the planets, including the earth, orbit a central point known as the ‘central fire’. "Philolaic tables" the tabulation of the movements of the celestial objects according to this system.

Origin

Mid 17th century. From post-classical Latin Philolaicus from classical Latin Philolāus (ancient Greek Φιλόλαος), the name of an ancient Greek Pythagorean philosopher and astronomer from southern Italy (fl. 430 b.c.) + -icus.

Definition of Philolaic in US English:

Philolaic

adjectiveˌfɪləˈleɪɪk

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Philolaus or his system of astronomy. "Philolaic system" the astronomical system propounded by Philolaus, according to which both the sun and the planets, including the earth, orbit a central point known as the ‘central fire’. "Philolaic tables" the tabulation of the movements of the celestial objects according to this system.

Origin

Mid 17th century. From post-classical Latin Philolaicus from classical Latin Philolāus (ancient Greek Φιλόλαος), the name of an ancient Greek Pythagorean philosopher and astronomer from southern Italy (fl. 430 b.c.) + -icus.

单词	Philolaic
释义	Definition of Philolaic in English: Philolaic adjective ˌfɪləˈleɪɪk Of, relating to, or characteristic of Philolaus or his system of astronomy. "Philolaic system" the astronomical system propounded by Philolaus, according to which both the sun and the planets, including the earth, orbit a central point known as the ‘central fire’. "Philolaic tables" the tabulation of the movements of the celestial objects according to this system. Origin Mid 17th century. From post-classical Latin Philolaicus from classical Latin Philolāus (ancient Greek Φιλόλαος), the name of an ancient Greek Pythagorean philosopher and astronomer from southern Italy (fl. 430 b.c.) + -icus. Definition of Philolaic in US English: Philolaic adjectiveˌfɪləˈleɪɪk Of, relating to, or characteristic of Philolaus or his system of astronomy. "Philolaic system" the astronomical system propounded by Philolaus, according to which both the sun and the planets, including the earth, orbit a central point known as the ‘central fire’. "Philolaic tables" the tabulation of the movements of the celestial objects according to this system. Origin Mid 17th century. From post-classical Latin Philolaicus from classical Latin Philolāus (ancient Greek Φιλόλαος), the name of an ancient Greek Pythagorean philosopher and astronomer from southern Italy (fl. 430 b.c.) + -icus.
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