et
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B2
/ɛt/
extraterrestrial being
Etymology
Etymology Information
'et' originates from the abbreviation of 'extraterrestrial', where 'extra-' meant 'outside' and 'terrestrial' meant 'of the earth'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'extraterrestrial' was shortened to 'ET' in popular culture, especially after the release of the movie 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to anything outside the earth, but it evolved to specifically mean beings from other planets.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an abbreviation for 'extraterrestrial', often used in science fiction to refer to beings from other planets.
The movie 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' is about a friendly alien.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39