Extraterrestrial (Adjective)
Meaning
Originating or located or occurring outside Earth or its atmosphere; "is there extraterrestrial life?".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The possibility of extraterrestrial life has fascinated humans for centuries, driving many to search the universe for signs of it.
- Extraterrestrial radiation is a major concern for astronauts on long-duration space missions.
- The discovery of exoplanets has increased the likelihood of finding extraterrestrial life in the near future.
- Scientists have been scanning the galaxy for decades, searching for any sign of extraterrestrial activity.
- The idea of extraterrestrial visitation has captured the public's imagination, inspiring countless science fiction stories and films.