PLANETOID

Meaning of the word

PLANETOID is a male noun that refers to a celestial body smaller than a planet, but larger than an asteroid. Also known as the “smaller planet”, it is a term used to describe objects that orbit the sun and have characteristics similar to those of the planets, but are not considered planets due to their size.

Origin of the word

The word “planetoid” originates in the Latin “planet”, which means “wandering star” or “vagabond”, and in the Greek suffix “-oid”, which indicates similarity or appearance. Therefore, “planetoid” can be translated “similar to a planet”. The term was first used in 1802 by astronomer William Herschel to describe the celestial bodies he discovered beyond the orbit of Mars.

Word adverbs

Planetoids

Planetoids

Planetoids

Conjunctions of the word

PLANETOID AND

Planetoid or

Planetoid but

Synonyms of the word

asteroid

Minor Planet

celestial body

Word Definitions

1. celestial body of smaller size than a planet, but larger than an asteroid.
2. Object that orbits the sun and has characteristics similar to those of the planets, but is not considered a planet due to its size.

Phrases that the word applies

Scientists have discovered a new planet in the solar system.

Planetoid Ceres is the largest object of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Studying the plan is important to understand the formation and evolution of the solar system.

Examples of the word in text

The telescope detected the presence of several planis besides the orbit of Neptune.

Astronomers are studying the physical characteristics of the plan to determine their composition.

Planides are fascinating celestial bodies that help us understand the diversity of the universe.

Rhymes with the word

asteroid

comet

meteoroid

Anagrams with the word

Happy

Platinode

POLIDENTA