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extrasolar

[ ek-struh-soh-ler ]

adjective

  1. outside, or originating outside, the sun or the solar system.

extrasolar

/ ˌɛkstrəˈsəʊlə /

adjective

  1. occurring or existing beyond the earth's solar system

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Word History and Origins

Origin of extrasolar1

First recorded in 1885–90; extra- + solar 1

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Example Sentences

If he was right and the Fuzzies were declared the 9th extrasolar sapient race, there went the Company, charter and all!

“Which may be the ninth extrasolar sapient race,” Rainsford added.

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