intergalactic

[in-ter-guh-lak-tik]

adjective

1. of, existing, or occurring in the space between galaxies.

   The science-fiction movie was about an intergalactic war.

intergalactic

/ ˌɪntəɡəˈlæktɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or existing between two or more galaxies

   the dark clouds of intergalactic space

Word History and Origins

Origin of intergalactic¹

First recorded in 1925–30; inter- + galactic

Example Sentences

The official trailer for the sequel shows the chirpy red-capped Italian plumber cavorting with his friends and nemeses in a colourful intergalactic universe.

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As these TeV gamma rays travel across intergalactic space, they interact with faint background light from stars, producing cascades of electron-positron pairs.

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He took a selfie with the cake, flashing bright blue teeth, right before Perkins cut into her intergalactic confection, the center dense with cookies and cream.

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The party was in a meandering warehouse converted to an intergalactic space station.

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Superman used to go after Nazis, Klansmen and intergalactic monsters; now, Superman — er, Cain — wants to go after Tamale Lady.

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