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terrestrial
01
related to or living on land, rather than in the sea or air
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The exploration team is studying both marine and terrestrial ecosystems on the island.
02
of or relating to the planet Earth or its inhabitants
Examples
Terrestrial ecosystems provide habitat for countless species.
03
(of a planet) similar in size, composition, or structure to Earth, typically referring to the four inner planets of the Solar System
Examples
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are terrestrial planets.
04
earthly as opposed to heavenly
Examples
The philosopher pondered terrestrial concerns versus spiritual ones.
05
focused on worldly or human affairs
Examples
Unlike the mystic, he remained grounded in terrestrial affairs.
06
(of a television or radio channel) operating using ground-based transmission stations rather than satellites
Examples
The show airs on all terrestrial channels in the country.
Lexical Tree
semiterrestrial
terrestrially
terrestrial
