extrasolar

[ ek-struh-soh-ler ]

adjective

1. outside, or originating outside, the sun or the solar system.

extrasolar

/ ˌɛkstrəˈsəʊlə /

adjective

1. occurring or existing beyond the earth's solar system

Word History and Origins

Origin of extrasolar¹

First recorded in 1885–90; extra- + solar ¹

Example Sentences

If he was right and the Fuzzies were declared the 9th extrasolar sapient race, there went the Company, charter and all!

From Project Gutenberg

“Which may be the ninth extrasolar sapient race,” Rainsford added.

From Project Gutenberg