ptolemaism

/tɒtəˈmeɪɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a system of astronomy developed by Ptolemy, based on a geocentric model of the universe and involving epicycles to account for planetary motion

“The ancient astronomer’s work was heavily influenced by ptolemaism, but eventually, it was disproven by later discoveries.”

Synonyms

  • epicyclic system
  • geocentrism

Antonyms

  • galileanism
  • heliocentrism