Exterrestrial

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Pronunciation: /ɛkˈstərɛstrɪəl/

Definitions of exterrestrial

noun a being from outer space

Example Sentences

A1 Extraterrestrials are beings from outer space.

A2 Many people believe that extraterrestrials have visited Earth.

B1 Scientists are studying the possibility of extraterrestrial life on other planets.

B2 There have been numerous reports of sightings of extraterrestrial spacecraft.

C1 The government has a secret department dedicated to researching extraterrestrial phenomena.

C2 Some conspiracy theorists claim that governments are hiding evidence of extraterrestrial contact.

adjective relating to or coming from outer space

Example Sentences

A1 The children watched a movie about friendly extraterrestrial beings.

A2 Scientists are studying a mysterious object that could be of extraterrestrial origin.

B1 There have been many reported sightings of extraterrestrial spacecraft in this area.

B2 The government has a secret department dedicated to investigating extraterrestrial activity.

C1 The existence of extraterrestrial life forms is a topic of much debate among scientists.

C2 Some people claim to have had personal encounters with extraterrestrial beings.

Examples of exterrestrial in a Sentence

formal Scientists are constantly searching for evidence of extraterrestrial life in the vast universe.

informal Have you ever wondered if extraterrestrial beings exist?

slang I heard a crazy theory about aliens being extraterrestrial tourists visiting Earth.

figurative The artist's work was so unique, it seemed almost extraterrestrial in nature.

Grammatical Forms of exterrestrial

past tense

exterrestrialed

plural

exterrestrials

comparative

more exterrestrial

superlative

most exterrestrial

present tense

exterrestrial

future tense

will exterrestrial

perfect tense

have exterrestrialed

continuous tense

is exterrestrialing

singular

exterrestrial

positive degree

exterrestrial

infinitive

to exterrestrial

gerund

exterrestrialing

participle

exterrestrialed

Origin and Evolution of exterrestrial

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'extraterrestrial' originates from the Latin word 'extra' meaning 'beyond' or 'outside of' and the word 'terrestrial' meaning 'of or relating to the earth'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'extraterrestrial' was first used in the 17th century to describe anything originating or existing beyond the earth's atmosphere. Over time, the word has become commonly associated with the possibility of alien life forms or beings from other planets.