stellar

stellar [stel-er] Word Origin adjective

1. of or relating to the stars; consisting of stars.
2. like a star, as in brilliance, shape, etc.
3. pertaining to a preeminent performer, athlete, etc.

Origin of stellar 1650–60; Late Latin stellāris, equivalent to stell(a) star + -ārius -ar1 Related formsnon·stel·lar, adjectivetrans·stel·lar, adjective British Dictionary definitions for trans-stellar stellar adjective

1. of, relating to, involving, or resembling a star or stars
2. of or relating to star entertainers
3. informal outstanding or immensecompanies are registering stellar profits

Word Origin for stellar C17: from Late Latin stellāris, from Latin stella star Word Origin and History for trans-stellar stellar adj.

1650s, “pertaining to stars, star-like,” from Latin stellaris “pertaining to a star, starry,” from stella (see star (n.)). Meaning “outstanding, leading” (1883) is from the theatrical sense of star.

trans-stellar in Science stellar [stĕl′ər]

1. Relating to or consisting of stars.