intergalactic

adjective

in·​ter·​ga·​lac·​tic ˌin-tər-gə-ˈlak-tik How to pronounce intergalactic (audio)
1
: situated in or relating to the spaces between galaxies
2
: of, relating to, or occurring in outer space
intergalactic battles

Examples of intergalactic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Price is also music director for the International Space Orchestra, an ensemble featuring scientists from the NASA Ames Research Center and other intergalactic research organizations. Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024 The stars are held together by gravity, which prevents them being slung into intergalactic space as the galaxies rotate. The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024 These strands are giving us major intergalactic vibes. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2024 Far from a benevolent Superman figure, Omni-Man was actually an advance agent of the intergalactic Viltrumite Empire, sent to prepare Earth for conquest. Ew Staff, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2023 The actor, who has played the intergalactic robot C-3PO in numerous Star Wars movies and TV shows spanning over 40 years, is unloading his entire collection of Star Wars goodies in an auction thrown by memorabilia specialists Propstore that will be held next week in Los Angeles. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024 Filmmaker, Denis Villeneuve leans into the costs of love and destiny — Zendaya’s epoch-making role of Chani carries the weight of her people, usurping Imperium forces, and intergalactic warfare. Essence, 28 Feb. 2024 Really leaning into the whole intergalactic thing, Zendaya styled her hair in a sleek bun, with two long braided pieces left loose on either side of her face. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2024 The Borderlands trailer strikes a post-Guardians of the Galaxy balance of outrageous intergalactic mayhem and goofy humor (see the aforementioned Piss-Wash Gully bit). Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of intergalactic was in 1928

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“Intergalactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intergalactic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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intergalactic

adjective
in·​ter·​ga·​lac·​tic ˌint-ər-gə-ˈlak-tik How to pronounce intergalactic (audio)
: located in or relating to the spaces between galaxies

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