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planetary

Pronunciation: [ˈplænɪˌtɛri]

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Learn how to use planetary in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “astronomy”

(adjective) related to planets or things in space that move around stars. It's like talking about Earth, Mars, or any other planet and how they travel through space.

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The planetary system is made up of eight major planets that orbit the Sun.

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There are no planetary bodies closer to the Sun than Earth.

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What is the largest planetary body in our solar system?

Context: “global”

(adjective) pertaining to the whole world or affecting many countries. When we talk about problems that are important everywhere, we call them planetary issues.

Example

Climate change is a planetary challenge that requires everyone to work together.

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Local issues cannot be called planetary because they only affect one area.

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What are some planetary concerns that we all need to address?

How to pronounce planetary

Pronunciation: [ˈplænɪˌtɛri]

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