Tellurian (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The tellurian species was better adapted to the dry desert climate than its aquatic counterparts.
- Geologists often focus on tellurian formations when studying the Earth's geological history.
- Tellurian ecosystems support a vast array of plant and animal life.
- In tellurian environments, temperature and precipitation play a significant role in shaping the landscape.
- The unique features of tellurian rocks can provide valuable information about the Earth's geological past.