Synonyms for terrestrial

Grammar : Adj

Spell : tuh-res-tree-uhl

Phonetic Transcription : təˈrɛs tri əl

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Définition of terrestrial

Origin : early 15c., from Latin terrestris "earthly," from terra "earth" (see terrain). Originally opposed to celestial; natural history sense of "living on land" is attested from 1630s. The noun meaning "a human being, a mortal" is recorded from 1590s.

adj earthly

Example sentences :

Do you feel, yet, that you belong to this terrestrial scheme again, Mr. Darnay?
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

Ambition is surely the most foolish and misjudging of all terrestrial passions.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Galusha was following a terrestrial route in the same direction.
Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln

But the terrestrial agent felt that in this scene of luxury there was a menace.
Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl

"I demand to see the terrestrial consul," Sime said, getting out.
Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl

My peril in this palace is as great as in the room of a terrestrial detective.
Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl

I know of no aerolite that has ever been acceptably traced to terrestrial origin.
Extract from : « The Book of the Damned » by Charles Fort

The corals, for instance, are about one-twentieth the size of terrestrial corals.
Extract from : « The Book of the Damned » by Charles Fort

Geodromica: terrestrial Heteroptera in which the antennae are not concealed.
Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith

In stature and mental power he was a Jovian, in all else he was a Terrestrial.
Extract from : « Giants on the Earth » by Sterner St. Paul Meek

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