zodiac

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/ˈzoʊ.di.æk/ · zo-di-ac

An imaginary belt in the heavens within which are the twelve astrological signs.

Meanings

nounformal

An imaginary belt in the heavens within which are the twelve astrological signs.

آسمان میں ایک خیالی پٹی جہاں بارہ نجومی نشانات ہیں۔

زودیاک

zodiac

Synonyms

astrological beltzodiac signscelestial sphereنجومی دائرہزودیاکی نشاناتآسمانی دائرہ

Common Collocations

  • zodiac signs
  • zodiac chart
  • zodiac wheel

Example Sentences

Each zodiac sign has its own unique traits.

ہر زودیاک نشان کی اپنی منفرد خصوصیات ہیں۔

Har zodiac nishan ki apni munfarid khususiyaat hain.

Many people believe in the influence of the zodiac on their lives.

بہت سے لوگ اپنے زندگیوں پر زودیاک کے اثرات پر یقین رکھتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log apni zindagiyon par zodiac ke asraat par yaqeen rakhte hain.

The zodiac is divided into twelve signs, each associated with different personality traits.

زودیاک بارہ نشانات میں تقسیم ہوتا ہے، ہر ایک مختلف شخصیتی خصوصیات سے وابستہ ہے۔

Zodiac baarah nishanaat mein taqseem hota hai, har aik mukhtalif shakhsiyati khususiyaat se wabastah hai.

Easily Confused With

horoscope:While a zodiac refers to the cycle of astrological signs, a horoscope is a specific interpretation based on a person's birth chart.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the zodiac as a circle that tells the story of the sky.

Imagine a colorful wheel with animals representing each astrological sign.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "zodiakos" — circle of animals

First known use: 14th century

The term 'zodiac' refers to the twelve divisions of celestial longitude that are based on the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere. It comes from the Greek word 'zodiakos', meaning a circle of animals, which suggests its ties to astrology.