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terrestrial

Pronunciation: [tɛˈrɛstrɪəl]

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

Context: “science”

(adjective) related to the Earth or land. When something is terrestrial, it means it comes from the Earth or happens on land instead of in water or the sky.

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Many terrestrial animals, like lions and elephants, live on the land.

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Aquatic animals like fish are not terrestrial; they live in water.

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What are some examples of terrestrial plants?

Context: “environment”

(adjective) relating to the earth and its land environments. This meaning focuses on studying the land, such as forests or mountains.

Example

The study of terrestrial ecosystems helps us understand how land animals and plants interact.

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The researcher is not interested in the terrestrial aspects of climate change; she focuses only on ocean levels.

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How do terrestrial habitats differ from aquatic habitats?

How to pronounce terrestrial

Pronunciation: [tɛˈrɛstrɪəl]

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