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    nova
    /ˈnəʊvə/

    noun

    • 1. a star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state over a few months.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNOVA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Meaning of nova in English. nova. noun [ C ] physics specialized uk / ˈnəʊ.və / us / ˈnoʊ.və / plural novae. Add to word list. a type of star that shines much more brightly for a few months as a result of a nuclear explosion. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Astronomy. albedo. Andromeda. Aquarius. Aries. asteroid. galactic. galaxy.

  3. www.iflscience.com › nova-supernova-hypernova-kilonova-whatsNova, Supernova, Hypernova, Kilonova – What’s The Difference?

    Sep 29, 2023 · Supernovas are not just slightly brighter versions of novas, they’re the result of one of two processes, each distinct from those that cause nova. Moreover, their intrinsic brightness differs by...

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › novaNova Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of NOVA is a star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNOVA | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    NOVA meaning: 1. a type of star that shines much more brightly for a few months as a result of a nuclear…. Learn more.

  6. sentinelmission.org › astronomical-objects-glossary › novaNova - Definition & Detailed Explanation - Astronomical Objects...

    Mar 24, 2024 · A nova is a sudden, dramatic increase in the brightness of a star that lasts for a short period of time. The word “nova” comes from the Latin word for “new,” as novas were historically mistaken for new stars appearing in the sky.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › novaNOVA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a variable star that undergoes a cataclysmic eruption, observed as a sudden large increase in brightness with a subsequent decline over months or years; it is a close binary system with one component a white dwarf Compare supernova. nova. / nō ′ və / , Plural novae nō ′ vē.

  8. www.universetoday.com › 131577What is a Nova? - Universe Today

    Oct 20, 2016 · What is a Nova? There are times when I really wish astronomers could take their advanced modern knowledge of the cosmos and then go back and rewrite all the terminology so that they make more...

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnova noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of nova noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNOVA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun Word forms: plural -vae (-viː ) or -vas. a variable star that undergoes a cataclysmic eruption, observed as a sudden large increase in brightness with a subsequent decline over months or years; it is a close binary system with one component a white dwarf. Compare supernova. Collins English Dictionary.

  11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › novaNova - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of nova. noun. a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and become more luminous in the process. see more.