Terrestrial (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of this earth; "transcendental motives for sublunary actions"; "fleeting sublunary pleasures"; "the nearest to an angelic being that treads this terrestrial ball".
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Meaning 2
Of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its inhabitants; "planetary rumblings and eructations"- L.C.Eiseley; "the planetary tilt"; "this terrestrial ball".
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Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The astronauts spent years training to survive in the harsh terrestrial environment of a planet with extreme temperatures and toxic gases.
- The biologist studied the unique characteristics of terrestrial plants that had adapted to the limited sunlight in the forest understory.
- The new species of insect was found to be endemic to the terrestrial ecosystems of the tropical island.
- The geologists focused on the terrestrial rocks that had been formed over millions of years through the process of plate tectonics.
- The space agency's mission was to explore and understand the terrestrial features of Mars, including its valleys, craters, and volcanoes.
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Meaning 4
Of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air.
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Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 5
Concerned with the world or worldly matters; "mundane affairs"; "he developed an immense terrestrial practicality".
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