extrasolar system

English

Etymology

Blend of extrasolar +‎ solar system

Noun

extrasolar system (plural extrasolar systems)

  1. An extrasolar planetary system (“solar system”), a system of exoplanets beyond our Solar System.

Usage notes

"Extrasolar system" is not scientific terminology.

Synonyms

  • exoplanetary system
  • extrasolar planetary system
  • extrasolar solar system

Hypernyms

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