English Explanatory Dictionary

terraform

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To transform the atmosphere (or biosphere) of another planet into one having the characteristics of Earth.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛɹəfɔː(ɹ)m/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-terraform.wav

Word forms

terraform terraforms terraforming terraformed

Etymology

From Terra (“planet Earth”) + -form (“having the form of”). Coined by American science fiction author Jack Williamson in 1942 as part of his novella Collision Orbit.

Synonyms

Earthscape

Derived words

terraformer
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