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terrestrial

The word “terrestrial” has 4 syllables: te-rres-tri-al

It's pronounced as /təˈrɛs.tri.əl/

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In the thesaurus, “terrestrial” has 49 synonyms and 56 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for terrestrial along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for terrestrial

Antonyms for terrestrial

Meanings of terrestrial

  • noun
    1. An inhabitant of the planet Earth.
    2. A ground-dwelling plant.
  • adjective
    1. Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly.
    2. Of, relating to, or composed of land.
    3. Living or growing in or on land (as opposed to other habitat); not aquatic, etc.
    4. Of a planet, being composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals; see also terrestrial planet.
    5. Concerned with the world or worldly matters.
    6. Of or pertaining to the second highest degree of glory.
    7. Broadcast using radio waves as opposed to satellite or cable.

Example Sentences

  • Elephants are among the largest terrestrial animals on Earth.
  • The scientist studied both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
  • Mars is often compared to Earth in terms of terrestrial features.
  • The show explored terrestrial life as well as life in the oceans.
  • Many terrestrial plants cannot survive in extremely arid conditions.

On this page you'll find 105 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to terrestrial, such as: Elysian, aberrant, abnormal, animal, anthropic, anthropocentric, atypical.

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