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planetary

planetary

31 4.7
Relating to the whole Earth and affecting all countries
  • adjective
  • /ˈplænɪˌtɛri/
translation icon : planetario
  • And so avoiding planetary scale destruction is really important for us.
  • planetary crisis
  • planetary scale
  • planetary ecosystem

We're seeing the beginning of planetary fashion with Gucci and Chanel.

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Examples

  • They are major drivers of our planetary weather system.

  • And the fact that we have these global planetary problems that are that need to be solved.

  • Some kind of planetary defense system.

  • Listen up, planetary defense team.

  • What does this mean in a planetary context?

  • Our generation is the first to become aware of the serious possibility of planetary extinction.

    Academic text (1994)
  • All this idea of a, of a global governance and yet we have a global planetary problem that requires global cooperation.

  • So it prioritizes national interests way above the planetary interests, right?

  • That means a meltdown, a meltdown on a planetary scale.

  • Climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face in a planetary context.

Synonyms

global
vsplanetary
2.7

Relating to the whole world, not just one country

focuses on relation to Earth or worldwide scope rather than local
worldwide
vsplanetary
200 2.1

Happening in many countries around the world

means relating to Earth or the whole world rather than a place
general
vsplanetary
144 4.5

Affecting people in many countries around the world

is specifically about Earth or matters affecting the whole world
terrestrial
vsplanetary
7 5.5

About the Earth and ordinary life, not spiritual matters

focuses on relation to Earth or global subjects rather than the spiritual
planetwide
vsplanetary
1 3.7

Affecting the whole planet

is about matters relating to Earth or the whole world
world-wide
vsplanetary
1 2.3

Happening in many countries around the world

refers specifically to relation with Earth or global matters
Earthian
vsplanetary
1 6.8

Relating to the planet Earth, its people or its natural features

is about Earth or global matters rather than other realms
Terran
vsplanetary
1 7.2

Relating to Earth or its people

is concerned with Earth or global scope rather than extraterrestrial topics
world
vsplanetary
3.2

Relating to the whole Earth or every country

is used for things tied to Earth or worldwide reach

Antonyms

1.0

Belonging to a particular area or community, not to a larger region

521 3.5

About a particular part of a country or area rather than the whole country

Compounds

planetary nebula
  • Specialized
3 7.7

A glowing shell of gas thrown off by a dying star and lit by the star's strong light

planetary gear
  • Specialized
1 7.4

A gear that turns around a central sun gear to change speed in a gearbox

A rule that describes how planets move around the Sun in oval paths

9.9

In astrology, one of twelve equal parts of the sky showing different areas of life

planetary mixer
  • Specialized
6.8

A machine with a fixed bowl and a moving arm that mixes dough and batter

How Global

planetary
31 4.7
national
2.0
regional
521 3.5
local
1.0

Surface Forms

planetary positive

Morphology

planetary = planet (semi-transparent) = planet + ary

The adjective is formed by the noun 'planet' + the productive suffix '-ary'; the 'global/Earth' sense is a metonymic extension that is not fully regular for all learners.

Etymology

Planetary comes from planet, which comes from an old Greek word meaning 'wanderer' because planets looked like moving stars in the sky. So when we call something planetary about Earth, we mean 'of the planet' or 'global', something that affects the whole world.