Used in a Sentence

extragalactic

How to use extragalactic in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for extragalactic.

Editorial note

The theory itself is fine, it's just not a good match for extragalactic observations.

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

outside or beyond a galaxy; "extragalactic nebula"

Meaning at a glance

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adjective

outside or beyond a galaxy; "extragalactic nebula"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for extragalactic.

adjective

outside or beyond a galaxy; "extragalactic nebula"

Example sentences

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The theory itself is fine, it's just not a good match for extragalactic observations.

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Furthermore, they estimate that nearly all extragalactic cosmic rays that reach Earth come from Centaurus A. So, no huge mystery – indeed a rich area for further research.

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"What we know is that gamma-ray photons from extragalactic sources travel in the universe toward Earth, where they can be absorbed by interacting with the photons from starlight," Ajello said.

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This and other distinct observational differences show that FRBs are excellent candidates for genuine extragalactic transients.

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Your starting point for extragalactic GW sources would be a "swiss cheese" like Einsten-Straus 1931 with multiple vacuoles and then combine that with a pp-wave, probably perturbatively, ideas which have been explored in the literature although usually in cosmological/primordial GW contexts [3].

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use extragalactic in a sentence?

The theory itself is fine, it's just not a good match for extragalactic observations.

What does extragalactic mean?

outside or beyond a galaxy; "extragalactic nebula"

What part of speech is extragalactic?

extragalactic is commonly used as adjective.