inferior planet

noun

: either of the planets Mercury and Venus whose orbits lie within that of the earth compare superior planet

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inferior planet was in 1633

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“Inferior planet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inferior%20planet. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

inferior planet

noun
: a planet (as Venus) whose orbit is closer to the sun than that of Earth
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