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ter·res·tri·al
 terrestrial
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- pronunciation:
- t
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants.
The existence of water makes terrestrial life possible.- synonyms:
- earthbound, earthy, tellurian
- antonyms:
- alien, celestial, empyreal
- similar words:
- agrarian, earthly
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| definition 2: |
of, relating to, or composed of land rather than water or air.
The terrestrial areas of the planet take up less than a third of the earth's surface.- synonyms:
- earthen, earthy
- antonyms:
- celestial
- similar words:
- dusty, muddy
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| definition 3: |
mundane in character or scope; not spiritual or elevated; worldly.
My brother is a priest, but my interests have always been more terrestrial.- synonyms:
- carnal, earthly, material, mundane, profane, secular, sublunary, temporal, worldly
- antonyms:
- empyreal, heavenly
- similar words:
- corporeal, materialistic, physical, sensual
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| definition 4: |
living on or in the ground, rather than in trees, water, or air.
Cows, pigs, and sheep are terrestrial creatures.- synonyms:
- earthbound, tellurian
- similar words:
- mortal
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| related words: |
agrarian, carnal, earthy, mortal, profane |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
one that inhabits the earth.
The astronaut seemed happy to be back among terrestrials again.- synonyms:
- earthling, mortal, tellurian
- similar words:
- being, creature, inhabitant, life
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| related words: |
mortal |
| derivation: |
terrestrially (adv.) |
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