adj

tellurian

Tellurian (adj) means of or relating to the earth; (specifically, chiefly science fiction) inhabiting planet Earth as opposed to other planets.

adj

Of or relating to the earth; (specifically, chiefly science fiction) inhabiting planet Earth as opposed to other planets.

Of a planet, being composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals; see also terrestrial planet.

Of a mineral: containing tellurium.

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Etymology

From Latin tellūs (“earth, ground; the globe, planet Earth; country, land”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *telh₂- (“ground, bottom”), + -ian (suffix meaning "from, related to, or like" when forming an adjective, or "one from, belonging to, relating to, or like" when forming a noun).

Rhymes for tellurian

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What is the meaning of tellurian?

"tellurian" (adj) means of or relating to the earth; (specifically, chiefly science fiction) inhabiting planet Earth as opposed to other planets.

What are the different meanings of tellurian?

"tellurian" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of or relating to the earth; (specifically, chiefly science fiction) inhabiting planet Earth as opposed to other planets; 2. Of a planet, being composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals; see also terrestrial planet; 3. Of a mineral: containing tellurium.