adj.
Pronunciation: ' pla-n ə - ˌ ter- ē
Function: adjective
Date: 1607
1 a : of, relating to, being, or resembling a planet b : ERRATIC , WANDERING c : having a motion like that of a planet < planetary electrons> d : IMMENSE <the scope of this project has reached planetary proportions>
2 a : of, relating to, or belonging to the earth : TERRESTRIAL b : GLOBAL , WORLDWIDE < planetary politics>
3 : having or consisting of an epicyclic train of gear wheels