astrobiology

noun
UK: /ˌæstrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/
US: /ˌæstroʊbaɪˈɑːlədʒi/

  1. The study of the possibility of life existing on other planets.

    1. Astrobiology looks for life beyond Earth. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many scientists consider astrobiology to be an interdisciplinary science that incorporates biology, chemistry, and astronomy. [ ] [ ]

  2. A field of science concerned with searching for and studying extraterrestrial life, and the conditions required for it.

    1. Her work in astrobiology is focused on extremophiles. [ ] [ ]
    2. The NASA astrobiology program aims to understand life's potential beyond our planet. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

exobiology

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "astrobiology" in English means: The study of the possibility of life existing on other planets., A field of science concerned with searching for and studying extraterrestrial life, and the conditions required for it..

The phonetic transcription of "astrobiology" is /ˌæstrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/ in British English and /ˌæstroʊbaɪˈɑːlədʒi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "astrobiology": exobiology.

Example usage of "astrobiology": "Astrobiology looks for life beyond Earth.". More examples on the page.