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Planet X

/ˈplænɪt ɛks/

Planet X proper noun: a hypothetical planet in the Solar system, beyond the currently known outermost planet. (The term was applied to Eris for a short while, when Pluto was still considered the ninth planet.).

Proper noun

Planet X

  1. A hypothetical planet in the Solar system, beyond the currently known outermost planet. (The term was applied to Eris for a short while, when Pluto was still considered the ninth planet.)
  2. (obsolete) A theoretical planet responsible for reported gravitational perturbations of Neptune's orbit. (This was initially believed to be Pluto. The reported perturbations were an error.)
  3. (obsolete) A theoretical planet responsible for observed gravitational perturbations of Uranus' orbit. (This planet was discovered and is now known as Neptune.)

Planet X meaning in Vietnamese

Planet X in Vietnamese

hypothetical planet
hành tinh X

Origin of Planet X

X represents an unknown as opposed to the Roman numeral for 10 (initially, Planet X would have been the ninth planet).

Questions about Planet X

What does Planet X mean?
Planet X means a hypothetical planet in the Solar system, beyond the currently known outermost planet. (The term was applied to Eris for a short while, when Pluto was still considered the ninth planet.).
What is Planet X in Vietnamese?
Planet X in Vietnamese is hành tinh X. See Planet X meaning in Vietnamese.
What part of speech is Planet X?
Planet X is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Planet X?
Planet X is pronounced /ˈplænɪt ɛks/.

Words near Planet X in the dictionary

  1. Planet Nine
  2. planet placement
  3. Planet Thanet
  4. planet wheel
  5. planet wheels
  6. Planet X
  7. planet-ruler
  8. planet-rulers
  9. planet-stricken
  10. planet-struck
  11. planetable

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