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terrestrial

UK
/təˈrɛstrɪəl/
US
/təˈrɛstrɪəl/

Translations

terrestrialnoun
terrestrials
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UK
/təˈrɛstriəl/
US
/təˈrɛstriəl/
terrienPour désigner un habitant de la Terre, surtout dans un contexte courant ou de science-fiction.
As a terrestrial, she was fascinated by the possibility of life on other planets.
En tant que terrienne, elle était fascinée par la possibilité d’une vie sur d’autres planètes.
Additional translations
terrestreEmploi nominal rare, surtout dans un registre scientifique pour un organisme vivant sur la terre ferme.
terrestrialadjective
more terrestrial
Comp.
most terrestrial
Super.
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/təˈrɛstrɪəl/
US
/təˈrɛstrɪəl/
The terrestrial environment is vastly different from the aquatic one.
L’environnement terrestre est très différent de l’environnement aquatique.
Synonyms
terrene
worldly
mundane
global
earthly
Antonyms
celestial
aquatic

Definitions

terrestrialnoun
An inhabitant of the Earth.
As a terrestrial, she was fascinated by the possibility of life on other planets.
A type of plant or animal that lives on land rather than in water or air.
The terrestrial plants in the garden were thriving despite the dry conditions.
terrestrialadjective
Relating to the Earth or its inhabitants.
The terrestrial environment is vastly different from the aquatic one.
Living or growing on land rather than in water or air.
Terrestrial plants have adapted to survive in a variety of land-based habitats.
Pertaining to land as distinct from water or air.
The terrestrial ecosystem includes forests, deserts, and grasslands.
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