Vocabulary Entry

galilean

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to Galileo Galilei, the Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer, or to his theories and methods.

Example Sentences

"The Galilean principle of relativity suggests that the laws of motion are the same in all inertial frames."

"Galilean moons are the four largest satellites of Jupiter, discovered by Galileo."

"His Galilean approach to science emphasized observation and experimentation."

noun

Example Sentences

"Many Galileans contributed to the advancement of modern science."

"The ideas of Galileans were sometimes controversial in their time."

"A group of Galileans gathered to discuss recent astronomical developments."