exorbital

/ɛksˈɔrbɪtəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or being above the orbit of a celestial body

“The exorbital trajectory of the spacecraft allowed it to reach the outer planets.”

2. noun

a celestial body or object that is outside the orbit of a planet or other celestial body

“The exorbitals of the solar system include the dwarf planet Pluto and several other icy bodies.”

Synonyms

  • exoplanetary
  • extrasolar

Antonyms

  • inner
  • orbital