superior planet

Noun

Meaning

superior planet (plural superior planets)

A planet that orbits the Sun beyond the orbit of the Earth and thus shows retrograde motion when viewed from the Earth

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

jovian planet

Antonyms

inferior planet

Hypernyms

planet major planet

Examples

In an inferior conjunction, the superior planet is "in opposition " to the Sun as seen from the inferior planet. Source: Internet

The term superior planet designates planets outside Earth's orbit and thus includes both the outer planets and Mars. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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