terrestrial
10 synonyms and 9 antonyms for terrestrial, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to the Earth or its land, as opposed to sea, sky, or space.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use terrestrial
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
terrestrial television
terrestrial life
terrestrial planet
Etymology
From Latin terrestris, "of the earth," from terra, "land, earth."
Full origin of terrestrial →Frequently asked questions
What does “terrestrial” mean?
The word “terrestrial” means relating to the Earth or its land, as opposed to sea, sky, or space. In plain terms, relating to land or Earth — used for wildlife habitats, planets, and (in the UK) regular TV broadcasting.
How do you pronounce “terrestrial”?
“Terrestrial” is pronounced tih-REHST-rih-uhl (/tɪˈɹɛstɹɪ.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “terrestrial” in a sentence?
Here is “terrestrial” used in a sentence: “Terrestrial life is thought to have begun in the oceans.”
What is another word for “terrestrial”?
Words with a similar meaning to “terrestrial” include earthly, planetary, tellurian, telluric, Terran and terrene.
What is the opposite of “terrestrial”?
The opposite of “terrestrial” — its antonyms — are aerial, aquatic, arboreal, epiphytic and spiritual.
What part of speech is “terrestrial”?
“Terrestrial” is an adjective.
Where does the word “terrestrial” come from?
The word “terrestrial” comes from Latin. From Latin terrestris, "of the earth," from terra, "land, earth.".
Is “terrestrial” a common word?
“Terrestrial” is an uncommon word in modern English.
