Word
intergalactic
Phoneticsin·ter·ga·lac·tic
UK/ˌɪntəɡɐlˈæktɪk/
Definition
adj. relating to the space between galaxies. You use this to describe things that are very large or happen across the entire universe.
adj. relating to the space between galaxies or the entire universe. Often used to describe vast distances or cosmic-scale phenomena.
Examples
“The telescope can see intergalactic clouds of gas.”
“Astronomers are studying intergalactic dust to understand how galaxies form and evolve over billions of years.”
“The probe was designed to travel at a speed sufficient to reach intergalactic space within a human lifetime, though such a journey remains a theoretical challenge for current propulsion technology.”
Examples
simple
“The telescope can see intergalactic clouds of gas.”
contextual
“Astronomers are studying intergalactic dust to understand how galaxies form and evolve over billions of years.”
complex
“The probe was designed to travel at a speed sufficient to reach intergalactic space within a human lifetime, though such a journey remains a theoretical challenge for current propulsion technology.”
Real-World Examples
“This DC comics adaptation centres on an intergalactic peacekeeping cop and his protege, who investigate a murder while navigating alien forces.” “Farage received 22,239 votes in the Clacton by-election compared with 9,455 for serial joke candidate Binface , who wears a rubbish can on his head and calls himself an “intergalactic space warrior”.” Etymology
From inter- + galactic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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