B2 adjective Neutre

terrestrial

/təˈrestriəl/

Relating to the Earth rather than to other planets, or describing animals and plants that live or grow on land rather than in the sea or air. In telecommunications, it refers to signals transmitted over the ground rather than via satellite.

Exemples

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Elephants are the largest terrestrial mammals currently living on our planet.

Elephants are the largest land-dwelling mammals currently living on our planet.

2

The environmental treaty specifically addresses the conservation of terrestrial ecosystems in developing nations.

The environmental agreement specifically deals with the protection of land-based natural systems in developing countries.

3

I don't have a satellite dish, so I only get the basic terrestrial channels.

I don't have a satellite dish, so I only receive the standard land-broadcasted TV channels.

Famille de mots

Nom
terrestrial
Adverbe
terrestrially
Adjectif
terrestrial
Apparenté
terrain
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Astuce mémo

Look at the root 'terra,' which means earth. Think of 'terrain' (the ground) or a 'terrier' (a dog originally bred to hunt in holes in the earth).

Quiz rapide

Unlike dolphins, which are marine mammals, bears are _____ animals that live in forests.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : terrestrial

Exemples

1

Elephants are the largest terrestrial mammals currently living on our planet.

everyday

Elephants are the largest land-dwelling mammals currently living on our planet.

2

The environmental treaty specifically addresses the conservation of terrestrial ecosystems in developing nations.

formal

The environmental agreement specifically deals with the protection of land-based natural systems in developing countries.

3

I don't have a satellite dish, so I only get the basic terrestrial channels.

informal

I don't have a satellite dish, so I only receive the standard land-broadcasted TV channels.

4

Researchers compared the skeletal structures of aquatic species with those of their terrestrial ancestors.

academic

Scientists compared the bone structures of water-dwelling species with those of their land-dwelling ancestors.

5

Our company is shifting its focus from satellite-linked communications to terrestrial fiber-optic networks.

business

Our firm is changing its focus from satellite-based communications to land-based fiber-optic systems.

Famille de mots

Nom
terrestrial
Adverbe
terrestrially
Adjectif
terrestrial
Apparenté
terrain

Collocations courantes

terrestrial habitat a natural environment found on land
terrestrial television television broadcast via land-based transmitters
terrestrial planets planets composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals
terrestrial species types of animals or plants that live on land
terrestrial magnetism the magnetic field associated with the Earth

Phrases Courantes

terrestrial globe

a spherical model representing the Earth

terrestrial radiation

long-wave electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Earth

non-terrestrial

not originating from or relating to the Earth

Souvent confondu avec

terrestrial vs territorial

Territorial relates to the defense or ownership of a specific area of land, whereas terrestrial relates to the nature of being on land or Earth.

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Notes d'usage

This word is most commonly used in scientific contexts (biology, astronomy, geology) or technical contexts (broadcasting). It functions primarily as an adjective to distinguish land-based things from those in the water, air, or space.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'earthly' when they mean 'terrestrial.' Use 'terrestrial' for physical or biological land-based contexts, and 'earthly' for worldly or material contexts (e.g., 'earthly possessions').

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Astuce mémo

Look at the root 'terra,' which means earth. Think of 'terrain' (the ground) or a 'terrier' (a dog originally bred to hunt in holes in the earth).

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin word 'terrestris,' from 'terra' meaning 'earth' or 'land.'

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an attributive adjective (placed before the noun it modifies). It is a non-gradable adjective; something usually cannot be 'more' or 'very' terrestrial.
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Contexte culturel

In many countries, especially the UK, 'terrestrial television' is a standard term used to distinguish free public broadcasts from cable or satellite services.

Quiz rapide

Unlike dolphins, which are marine mammals, bears are _____ animals that live in forests.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : terrestrial

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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