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Meaning of terrestrial
The primary meaning of the word "terrestrial" is related to the Earth or land.
Etymology of terrestrial
The word "terrestrial" comes from the Latin "terrestris", meaning "of or pertaining to the earth", which is derived from "terra", meaning "earth" or "land"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things related to the Earth or land
Synonyms
earthbound
earthly
land-based
ground-based
terrestrial
continental
telluric
terraqueous
terran
planetary
global
worldly
mundane
secular
temporal
earthly
corporeal
material
physical
tangible
concrete
realistic
practical
down-to-earth
prosaic
unromantic
unidealistic
pragmatic
sober
serious
somber
gloomy
dismal
earthly
terrestrial
terrene
terracqueous
terraqueous
sublunar
subastral
Definitions
- Relating to the Earth or land, as opposed to the sea or air
- Relating to the planet Earth, as opposed to other planets or celestial bodies
- Living or growing on land, as opposed to in water or air
Usage Examples
- The terrestrial ecosystem is fragile and easily disrupted by human activity
- The company specializes in terrestrial navigation systems for vehicles
- The terrestrial plants in the garden required more water than the aquatic plants
Antonyms
aquatic
marine
oceanic
naval
nautical
aerial
airborne
atmospheric
celestial
heavenly
ethereal
otherworldly
spiritual
extraterrestrial
alien
unearthly
ghostly
spectral
intangible
abstract
unrealistic
impractical
romantic
idealistic
dreamy
utopian
optimistic
airy
fanciful