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Definition of terrestrial - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
world nativeinhabitant of the earth
- Science fiction often explores interactions between aliens and terrestrials..
2.
biologyTECH. land-dwelling organismTECH.
- The study focused on the adaptations of terrestrials in arid environments..
Adjective
1.
earthrelated to the Earth or its land
- The terrestrial ecosystem is diverse.
2.
landliving or growing on land, not in water
- Terrestrial plants thrive in dry soil.
3.
astronomyTECH. composed of silicate rocks or metalsTECH.
- Mars is a terrestrial planet.
4.
broadcastingbroadcast over land, not satellite
- Terrestrial TV channels are popular here.
Expressions with terrestrial
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navigation or direction provided on land
The hikers relied on terrestrial guidance to find their way through the forest..
spherical model of Earth showing lands, seas, and borders for study
The teacher used a terrestrial globe to explain different climate zones.
planet made mostly of rock or metal, not gas
Mars is a terrestrial planet in our solar system.
system for transmitting digital TV signals over the air
Many countries have switched to digital terrestrial television for their broadcasts.
animal that mainly lives and moves on land rather than water
The desert fox is a terrestrial animal adapted to hot, dry environments.
time scale based on Earth's orbital motion
Terrestrial dynamical time is used in astronomical calculations.
land-based community of organisms interacting with soil air and climate
The forest is a complex terrestrial ecosystem supporting many interacting species.
ground-based communication system using cables or transmitters rather than satellites
The company upgraded its terrestrial network to support higher internet speeds.
optical instrument for observing distant objects on Earth
He used a terrestrial telescope to study the landscape..
modern time standard for astronomy based on Earth's orbit
Terrestrial time is used for precise astronomical calculations.
system of television broadcasts sent from land transmitters to household antennas
Before satellite dishes, most people relied on terrestrial television for entertainment.
Origin of terrestrial
Latin, terra (earth) + -al (related to)
Terms with terrestrial included in their meaning
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terrestrial
snail living on land
biology
small terrestrial isopod that rolls into a ball when threatened
non-terrestrial
not of the earth or terrestrial
reptile
terrestrial North American turtle with a closable shell
crab species
large terrestrial crab known for climbing coconut trees
terrestrial crab
crab living mainly on land, not in water
biology
terrestrial gastropod mollusk without a shell
astronomy
planet larger than terrestrial ones, mostly gases and ices
terrestrial
relating to Earth or its features
ancient cosmology
classical element believed to fill the universe above the terrestrial sphere
reptile
terrestrial lizard found in warm Old World regions
biology
having an aquatic larval form and a terrestrial adult form
Siberian squirrel
terrestrial squirrel native to Siberia
acr: digital terrestrial television
way to broadcast TV using antennas
abr: digital terrestrial television
television signal sent over air using digital technology
North American newt
terrestrial newt from eastern North America
animal
newt in its terrestrial juvenile stage
bird
terrestrial partridge in the Phasianidae family
astronomy
telescope producing an erect image for terrestrial use
animals
larger terrestrial animals in a region's fauna
acr: message to extra-terrestrial intelligences
communication sent to aliens in space
plant
genus of terrestrial orchids in Europe and Asia
orchid plant
terrestrial orchid with paired ovate leaves and green flowers
Examples of terrestrial in a sentence
As terrestrials, we must take care of our planet. Terrestrials have evolved to survive in diverse habitats. Scientists discovered new terrestrials in the rainforest. Scientists study terrestrial habitats to understand biodiversity. Terrestrial animals have adapted to life on land. Terrestrial animals are often found in forests.
The terrestrial ecosystem is diverse and complex. Venus is also considered a terrestrial planet. Terrestrial planets have solid surfaces. Terrestrial radio stations are widely accessible. The terrestrial signal was clear and strong.
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- French:terrien, tellurique, ...
- German:Erdling, terrestrisch, ...
- Italian:terrestre, della Terra, ...
- Spanish:terrestre, terrenal, ...
- Portuguese:terrestre, telúrico, ...
- Chinese:地球居民, 陆地的, ...
- Japanese:地球人, 地球の, ...
- Arabic:أَرْضِي, بَرِّيّ, ...
- Hebrew:בֶּן הָאָרֶץ, אַרְצִי, ...
- Russian:землянин, земной, ...
- Ukrainian:землянин, земний, ...
- Hindi:पृथ्वीवासी, स्थलीय, ...
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