What is another word for planetoid?

Pronunciation: [plˈanɪtˌɔ͡ɪd] (IPA)

When talking about celestial bodies beyond our Earth, the word "planetoid" is often used to describe small, rocky bodies that orbit the sun. However, there are several synonyms for this term that can be used interchangeably. Some of these synonyms include "minor planets," "dwarf planets," and "planetesimals." Additionally, the term "asteroid" is often used to describe planetoids that are particularly small and irregularly-shaped. These planetoids can also be referred to as "planetoids," "trans-Neptunian objects," or "Kuiper Belt objects" depending on their location in our solar system. Regardless of the word chosen to describe these fascinating and mysterious celestial bodies, they are an important part of our universe and continue to capture the attention of scientists and space enthusiasts alike.

What are the hypernyms for Planetoid?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Planetoid

He made still other observations, and thus determined the fact that it was a planetoid and not a fixed star with which he had to deal.
"Catholic Churchmen in Science"
James J. Walsh
You may think you're a sun, but you're just a planetoid.
"Invaders from the Infinite"
John Wood Campbell
Now other artificial matter tools set to work at Arcot's bidding, and cut pieces from his huge masses of raw materials, and literally, quick as thought, built a great framework of them, anchored in the solid rock of the planetoid.
"Invaders from the Infinite"
John Wood Campbell

Famous quotes with Planetoid

  • Stuart Would ya look at the size of that kid's head It's the size of a planetoid and it has it's own weather system Looks like an orange on a toothpick I'm not kidding, that boy's head is like Sputnik spherical but quite pointy at parts He'll be crying himself to sleep tonight, on his huge pillow.
    So I Married an Axe Murderer

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