calippic

/kælɪpɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of Callippus, a Greek mathematician, or his model of the solar system.

“The ancient Greeks were fascinated by the calippic model, which they believed accurately predicted the movement of celestial bodies.”

Synonyms

  • celestial
  • solar

Antonyms

  • geocentric
  • terrestrial