adjective Uncommon

interstellar

Interstellar (adjective) means occurring or existing between the stars. Example: “The probe is now travelling through interstellar space.”

adjective

Occurring or existing between the stars.

"The probe is now travelling through interstellar space."

How to use interstellar

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to the space or distances between stars.

Common pairings

interstellar space interstellar travel

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The probe is now travelling through _____ space.

Formed from inter- ("between") and stellar, from Latin stella, "star."

Origin: Latin

intersidereal

intersidereal

cellar Gellar stellar

What does “interstellar” mean?

The word “interstellar” means occurring or existing between the stars. In plain terms, relating to the space or distances between stars.

How do you use “interstellar” in a sentence?

Here is “interstellar” used in a sentence: “The probe is now travelling through interstellar space.”

What is another word for “interstellar”?

Words with a similar meaning to “interstellar” include intersidereal.

What part of speech is “interstellar”?

“Interstellar” is an adjective.

Where does the word “interstellar” come from?

The word “interstellar” comes from Latin. Formed from inter- ("between") and stellar, from Latin stella, "star.".

Is “interstellar” a common word?

“Interstellar” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Vocabulary lists that include interstellar:

intersidereal