coetanean

/kəʊɪtəˈniːən/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or denoting celestial bodies that are in the same orbit around the sun as the Earth, especially planets

“The discovery of coetanean planets opened new possibilities for interstellar travel.”

2. adjective

relating to or denoting celestial bodies that are in the same orbit around the sun as the Earth, especially planets

“The coetanean characteristics of the newly discovered planet were studied extensively.”

Synonyms

  • Earth-like
  • terrestrial

Antonyms

  • extraterrestrial
  • non-terrestrial