planetary

/ˈplænɪtəri/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: planetaries

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of, or relating to planets, or the orbital motion of planets.

Adjective

Examples

erratical and planetary life

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Of, or relating to the Earth; terrestrial.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A planetary nebula.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “planetary” mean?

Of, or relating to planets, or the orbital motion of planets.

Is “planetary” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.