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/pla.nɛt/
Translation
planet
Word origin
From Latin planeta, from Greek planetes ('wanderer'), because planets appear to wander against the fixed stars. The same root gives English planet and planetary.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- planetes
- English cognates
- planet, planetary
Grammar
Examples
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Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
futures.
We must protect our planet for future generations.
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Scientists have discovered a new planet.
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Our planet needs us to change our habits now.
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Mars is the planet we are most interested in at the moment.
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