terrestrial
adjective | /terrestrial/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
relating to the Earth or land (not water or air)
terrestrial
adjective | /terrestrial/
Essential WordsMEDIUMrelating to the Earth or land (not water or air)
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Synonyms
earthlyland-basedworldly
Antonyms
celestialheavenlyaquatic
Examples
"Most terrestrial animals cannot survive long in the ocean."
"The mission studied terrestrial ecosystems near the river."
Etymology
from Latin terra “earth”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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