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intergalactic

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈɡæləktɪk/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈɡæləktɪk/

adjective
Definition

Relating to the space or events that happen between different galaxies.


Example

The scientists are studying intergalactic travel to explore distant galaxies.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to travel through intergalactic space?
Sloth B
That sounds amazing! I can only imagine the views.
Sloth A
Right? Just floating between galaxies would be so surreal.
Sloth B
Totally! I bet there are so many mysteries in intergalactic areas.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cosmic
stellar
extraterrestrial
Antonyms
terrestrial
mundane
earthly
Root Explanation

Intergalactic → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "galactic" (from Greek "galaxias", meaning milky or related to the Milky Way). The word describes something that exists or occurs between galaxies.

Memory Tip

Think of 'between' ('inter-') and 'related to the Milky Way' ('galactic') to remember that 'intergalactic' refers to the space between galaxies.

Visually Confused Words
heterogalactic
antigalactic
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