Planetal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets; "planetary motion"; "planetary year".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The telescope was designed to study planetary bodies in our solar system.
- Planetary science is a field of study that encompasses the exploration of planets and their moons.
- The new spacecraft was equipped with advanced instruments to study the planetary atmosphere of Mars.
- Astronomers use computer simulations to model planetary motion and predict the orbits of celestial bodies.
- The planetary year of Jupiter is approximately 12 Earth years due to its slow orbital period.