Planet

Meaning of the word

The word “planet” refers to the celestial bodies that orbit around a star, such as the sun, and that have sufficient mass to have a round shape due to their own gravity.

Origin of the word

The word “planet” originates in the Greek term “planētēs”, which means “wandering” or “tramp”. This is due to the fact that in antiquity the planets were observed in the sky and seemed to move differently from fixed stars.

Word adverbs

– Planeously
– Planeously
– Planeously

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But

Synonyms of the word

– Astro
– World
– Celestial sphere

Word Definitions

1. Celestial body that orbits around a star.
2. Each of the celestial bodies of the solar system, including the earth.
3. Each of the celestial bodies that can be observed in the night sky.

Phrases that the word applies

– Planet Earth is the third planet of the solar system.
– The planets of the solar system are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
– Astronomers study the planets to better understand the universe.

Examples of the word in text

Planet Earth is the only one known until the moment it has favorable conditions for the existence of life.

Solar system planets are celestial bodies that have elliptical orbits around the sun.

astronomers use telescopes to observe planets and study their characteristics.

Rhymes with the word

– Comet
– Poet
– Prophet

Anagrams with the word

– Palenta
– Plant
– APPLANTING