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planetary

/ˈplænɪtəri/

/ˈplænɪtɛri/

planetaryadjective

more planetary

Comp.

most planetary

Super.

/ˈplænɪtəri/

/ˈplænɪtɛri/

Translations

The planetary system consists of the sun and the objects that orbit it.

Планетарная система состоит из солнца и объектов, которые его окружают.

Definitions

Relating to or resembling a planet or planets.

The planetary system of our solar system includes eight major planets.

Involving or affecting the entire Earth; global.

The conference focused on planetary issues such as climate change and biodiversity.

Relating to or comprising a system of epicyclic gears in which planet gears revolve around a central sun gear.

The planetary gearbox in the transmission allows the engine to deliver high torque efficiently.

Synonyms

planetarynoun

planetaries

/ˈplæn.ɪ.tər.i/

/ˈplæn.əˌteri/

Countable engineering term for a planetary gear or gear train

Definitions

An epicyclic gear or gear train in which planet gears revolve around a central sun gear.

The mechanic replaced the worn planetary during the transmission overhaul.

Synonyms

heavenly body

celestial body