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terrestrial

[ tuh-res-tree-uhl ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to, consisting of, or representing the earth as distinct from other planets.

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  2. of or relating to land as distinct from water.
  3. Botany.
    1. growing on land; not aquatic.
    2. growing in the ground; not epiphytic or aerial.
  4. Zoology. living on or in the ground; not aquatic, arboreal, or aerial.
  5. of or relating to the earth or this world; worldly; mundane.


noun

  1. an inhabitant of the earth, especially a human being.

terrestrial

/ əˈɛٰɪə /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the earth
  2. of or belonging to the land as opposed to the sea or air
  3. (of animals and plants) living or growing on the land
  4. earthly, worldly, or mundane
  5. (of television signals) sent over the earth's surface from a transmitter on land, rather than by satellite
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. an inhabitant of the earth
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

terrestrial

/ ə-ĕٰŧ-ə /

  1. Relating to Earth or its inhabitants.
  2. Relating to, living on, or growing on land.
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Derived Forms

  • ٱˈٰԱ, noun
  • ٱˈٰ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ٱ·t·· adverb
  • ԴDzt·t· adjective noun
  • t·t· adjective
  • p·ٱ·t· adjective
  • ܲd·ٱ·t· adjective
  • ܲt·t· adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of terrestrial1

First recorded in 1450–1550; late Middle English from Latin terrestri(s) “pertaining to earth” (derivative of terra “earth”) + -al 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of terrestrial1

C15: from Latin terrestris, from terra earth
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Synonym Study

See earthly.
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"I love turning on terrestrial television in any country that I'm in. It really gives you the lay of the land."

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In August, European rugby union chiefs defended signing a broadcast deal to screen Champions Cup matches on Premier Sports, meaning there will be no terrestrial coverage of the sport's top club competition in England.

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However, the new study has found that this correlation most likely applies to mixed forests in Northern Europe, but not to the majority of terrestrial ecosystems.

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"Applying the common metric across aquatic, wetland, marine and terrestrial ecosystems allows for a conceptual comparison and understanding of key drivers involved in the control of global litter carbon turnover," Djukic said.

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Amphibians hold a significant place in evolution, representing the transition from aquatic to terrestrial lifestyles.

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