ter·res·tri·al
 terrestrial
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- pronunciation:
- t
re
stri
l
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or relating to the planet Earth.
The sun makes terrestrial life possible.- antonyms:
- celestial
- similar words:
- earthly
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| definition 2: |
living on or in the ground, rather than in trees, water, or air.
Pigs are terrestrial creatures.- similar words:
- mortal
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| related words: |
mortal |
| derivation: |
terrestrially (adv.) |
The word terrestrial
contains the following part:
terr, terra
Latin
root
that means
earth, land
Example words:
- synonyms:
- geo