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Terrestrialness

Terrestrial \Ter*res"tri*al\, a. [L. terrestris, from terra the earth. See Terrace.]

  1. Of or pertaining to the earth; existing on the earth; earthly; as, terrestrial animals. ``Bodies terrestrial.''
    --1 Cor. xv. 40.

  2. Representing, or consisting of, the earth; as, a terrestrial globe. ``The dark terrestrial ball.''
    --Addison.

  3. Of or pertaining to the world, or to the present state; sublunary; mundane.

    Vain labors of terrestrial wit.
    --Spenser.

    A genius bright and base, Of towering talents, and terrestrial aims.
    --Young.

  4. Consisting of land, in distinction from water; belonging to, or inhabiting, the land or ground, in distinction from trees, water, or the like; as, terrestrial serpents.

    The terrestrial parts of the globe.
    --Woodward.

  5. Adapted for the observation of objects on land and on the earth; as, a terrestrial telescope, in distinction from an astronomical telescope. [1913 Webster] -- Ter*res"tri*al*ly, adv. -- Ter*res"tri*al*ness, n.

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terrestrialness

n. Quality of being terrestrial; terrestriality.