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Planetary system

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Meanings of Planetary system

Noun

  • A group of planets that move around a star, like how Earth moves around the Sun.
  • The Sun and all the planets, moons, and other objects that travel around it in space.

Explanation of the word: Planetary system

A planetary system is a group of planets that move around a star. Our Earth is part of a planetary system that has the Sun in the middle and other planets like Mars and Jupiter.

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Translations for the word: Planetary system

hindi
ग्रहों का प्रणाली

grahon ka pranali

ग्रहों का समूह

grahon ka samuh

ग्रह मंडल

grah mandal

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Planetary system

What does 'planetary system' mean?
A planetary system is a group of planets that orbit around a star, like our solar system with the Sun and its planets.
How do you pronounce 'planetary system'?
You say 'planetary system' like this: PLAN-uh-ter-ee SIS-tum.
What is the origin of the term 'planetary system'?
The term 'planetary system' comes from the word 'planet', which means 'wanderer' in Greek, and 'system', which means a group of things working together.
What is the meaning of 'planetary system' in Hindi?
The word 'planetary system' in Hindi is 'ग्रह प्रणाली' (Grah Pranali).