adj
intergalactic
Intergalactic (adj) means existing or taking place between galaxies. Example: “The film follows an intergalactic war between rival species.”
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Existing or taking place between galaxies.
"The film follows an intergalactic war between rival species."
How to use intergalactic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpanning or happening between different galaxies, as opposed to "interstellar," which is between stars within one galaxy.
Common mistake
People often use "intergalactic" and "interstellar" interchangeably, but strictly, interstellar means between stars in a galaxy, while intergalactic means between whole galaxies.
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Etymology
From inter- ("between") plus galactic.
Rhymes for intergalactic
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What does “intergalactic” mean?
The word “intergalactic” means existing or taking place between galaxies. In plain terms, spanning or happening between different galaxies, as opposed to "interstellar," which is between stars within one galaxy.
How do you use “intergalactic” in a sentence?
Here is “intergalactic” used in a sentence: “The film follows an intergalactic war between rival species.”
What part of speech is “intergalactic”?
“Intergalactic” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of intergalactic?
"intergalactic" (adj) means existing or taking place between galaxies.
