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Interstellar

Verb / ˌɪntɜ:ˈstelɜ: / Another word for interstellar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Interstellar means relating to or occurring in the space between stars.

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Common collocations

  • interstellar space
  • interstellar medium
  • interstellar dust
  • interstellar travel
  • interstellar gas
  • interstellar object
  • interstellar communication

Word family

adjective interstellar

Usage note

Interstellar primarily refers to things beyond the Earth's atmosphere and between stars. It is a formal term, often used in scientific or science fiction contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Interstellar travel is very difficult because of the vast distances between stars.
  2. Scientists are always looking for signs of life on other planets in interstellar space.
  3. The movie Interstellar is about a group of astronauts who travel through a wormhole to find a new home for humanity.
  4. The Voyager spacecraft has now left our solar system and is travelling through interstellar space.
  5. NASA is planning a mission to study an interstellar object that recently passed through our solar system.

Quotes

  • "The universe is a pretty big place. If it's just us, seems like an awful waste of space." - Carl Sagan
  • "To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit." - Stephen Hawking
  • "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science." - Albert Einstein

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