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planetary

adjective plan·e·tary \ˈpla-nə-ˌter-ē\

: of or relating to planets

Full Definition of PLANETARY

1
a :  of, relating to, being, or resembling a planet
b :  erratic, wandering
c :  having a motion like that of a planet <planetary electrons>
d :  immense <the scope of this project has reached planetary proportions>
2
a :  of, relating to, or belonging to the earth :  terrestrial
b :  global, worldwide <planetary politics>
3
:  having or consisting of an epicyclic train of gear wheels
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First Known Use of PLANETARY

1607

Rhymes with PLANETARY

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PLANETARY Defined for Kids

planetary

adjective plan·e·tary \ˈpla-nə-ˌter-ē\

Definition of PLANETARY for Kids

1
:  of or relating to a planet
2
:  having a motion like that of a planet
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