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extrasolar Meaning & Definition

What Does Extrasolar Mean?

Extrasolar is used as an adjective meaning of or originating outside the Solar System. It can also mean of or originating in a system other than Earth's, the solar system.

Extrasolar Definition (Adjective)

  1. of or originating outside the Solar System.

    Some comets are thought to have an extrasolar origin.

  2. of or originating in a system other than Earth's, the solar system.

    A four-inch telescope was once used to find an extrasolar planet.

Synonyms of Extrasolar

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Extrasolar in a Sentence

Some comets are thought to have an extrasolar origin.

A four-inch telescope was once used to find an extrasolar planet.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Origin of Extrasolar

From extra- + solar.

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