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What are some words with the latin root terrestrial?

Here are some words with the Latin root "terrestrial":

Directly derived from "terrestrial":

* Terrestrial: relating to the earth or its inhabitants; earthly.

* Terrestrially: in a way that relates to the earth.

* Terrestrialism: the theory that the earth is the only planet with life.

Words with related meanings:

* Extraterrestrial: originating or existing outside the earth; from another planet.

* Subterranean: existing or occurring below the earth's surface.

* Terraforming: the process of transforming a planet, moon, or other celestial body to be more Earth-like.

* Terracotta: a reddish-brown earthenware.

* Terrace: a level area with a raised edge, often found on a slope.

* Terrestrialization: the process of becoming terrestrial (e.g., adaptation of marine animals to land).

Note: The root "terra" also appears in many other words related to earth, land, and the ground. These include:

* Terrain: the physical features of an area of land.

* Terra firma: solid ground, as opposed to water or air.

* Terrace: a level area with a raised edge, often found on a slope.

* Territorial: relating to or concerning territory.

* Inter: to bury (a dead person).

This list isn't exhaustive, but it demonstrates the wide range of words derived from the Latin root "terrestrial."

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