adjective
- located or occurring outside the solar system
Usage: astronomy; often used in scientific and educational contexts
Examples
- Astronomers have discovered thousands of extrasolar planets orbiting distant stars.
- The search for extrasolar life remains one of the most exciting frontiers in science.
- Extrasolar systems may contain conditions suitable for life.
- The telescope was designed to detect extrasolar objects and phenomena.
- Many extrasolar planets are larger than Jupiter.