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.