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preplanetary

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Before the existence or formation of planets.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Relating to a stage in the life of a red giant star or its preplanetary nebula during the star's final stages of life

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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History

Etymology

From pre- + planetary.

From preplanetary nebula, from pre- + planetary nebula.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: esiplanetaarinen — before formation of planets
  • Polish: preplanetarny — before formation of planets