asteroidean

/æstrəˈdaɪən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling asteroids

“The discovery of the asteroid belt was a significant milestone in asteroidean astronomy.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is characteristic of or related to asteroids

“The asteroidean object discovered in the outer reaches of the solar system has been a topic of interest among scientists.”

Synonyms

  • asteroidal
  • planetary

Antonyms

  • Earth-bound
  • terrestrial