terraform Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɛɹəfɔː(ɹ)m/
What Does Terraform Mean?
Terraform is a verb that means To transform the atmosphere (or biosphere) of another planet into one having the characteristics of Earth.
Terraform in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɛɹəfɔː(ɹ)m/ |
| Verb forms | terraforms, terraforming, terraformed |
Terraform Definition (Verb)
- To transform the atmosphere (or biosphere) of another planet into one having the characteristics of Earth.
Synonyms of Terraform
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Terraform synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
terraform (third-person singular simple present terraforms, present participle terraforming, simple past and past participle terraformed)
Words That Rhyme With Terraform
aeriformterre ferme
Origin of Terraform
From Terra (“planet Earth”) + -form (“having the form of”). Coined by American science fiction author Jack Williamson in 1942 as part of his novella Collision Orbit.