Interplanetary Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪntɝˈpɫænəˌtɛɹi

in-ter-PLAN-uh-ter-ee

UK

ˌɪntəplˈænɪtəɹi

in-tuh-plan-IT-uh-ree

Definition

Describes something that exists or happens between planets, often used in science or space exploration.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in scientific, academic, or science fiction contexts. Common pairings: 'interplanetary travel', 'interplanetary mission', 'interplanetary space'. Not typically used for everyday conversation.

• Spanish: interplanetario
• Portuguese (BR): interplanetário
• Portuguese (PT): interplanetário
• Chinese (Simplified): 行星际的
• Chinese (Traditional): 行星際的
• Hindi: अंतरग्रहीय
• Arabic: بين الكواكب
• Bengali: গ্রহান্তরীয়
• Russian: межпланетный
• Japanese: 惑星間の
• Vietnamese: liên hành tinh
• Korean: 행성 간의
• Turkish: gezegenler arası
• Urdu: بین سیاروی
• Indonesian: antarplanet

Example Sentences

The scientists planned an interplanetary mission to Mars.

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An interplanetary probe travels between different planets.

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They study interplanetary space for new discoveries.

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Spacecraft need special shields to survive interplanetary travel.

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The film showed a dramatic interplanetary rescue mission.

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Imagine how long interplanetary communication might take!

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