Word
interstellar
Phoneticsin·ter·stel·lar
US/ˌɪntɝˈstɛɫɝ/
UK/ˌɪntəstˈɛlɐ/
Definition
adj. describing the space between stars or travel that happens between them.
adj. situated or occurring between the stars of a galaxy. Often used in scientific contexts to describe the vast regions of space or the medium found there.
Examples
“Scientists study interstellar dust to learn about how stars form.”
“The Voyager 1 spacecraft became the first human-made object to enter interstellar space in 2012.”
“Theoretical physics suggests that interstellar travel would require propulsion systems capable of reaching a significant fraction of the speed of light to bridge the gap between solar systems.”
Examples
simple
“Scientists study interstellar dust to learn about how stars form.”
contextual
“The Voyager 1 spacecraft became the first human-made object to enter interstellar space in 2012.”
complex
“Theoretical physics suggests that interstellar travel would require propulsion systems capable of reaching a significant fraction of the speed of light to bridge the gap between solar systems.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun.
Real-World Examples
Common in science writing
“As an astrochemist and radio astronomer , I study the places in the universe where stars are born as interstellar laboratories.” “The result gives astronomers a broader view of stars, interstellar gas, and distant galaxies throughout the cosmos.” “Researchers have long considered this quiet region of the spectrum a potentially logical meeting place for interstellar communication.” “A Rare Comet Made History as the Third Known Interstellar Object to Fly Through Our Solar System.” Etymology
From inter- + stellar.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Collocations
The word in film
Interstellar · 2014 · Sci-Fi
- Directed by:
- Christopher Nolan
- Starring:
- Matt Damon, Michael Caine, Matthew McConaughey
Christopher Nolan directs this epic sci-fi adventure about a group of explorers who travel through a wormhole to find a new home for humanity. The title describes their journey across the vast distances between different star systems in deep space.
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