aster-

prefix

Relating to stars.

OriginLatin aster ← Ancient Greek ἀστήρ →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative astero-

  1. Relating to stars.
  2. Relating to star-like shining points of light.
  3. Shaped like a pointed star.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἀστήρ
  2. Latinaster
  3. Englishaster-

From Latin aster, from Ancient Greek ἀστήρ (astḗr).

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APA

aster-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aster-

MLA

“aster-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aster-. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aster-,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aster-.

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