Astrobiological

/ˌæstroʊbaɪoˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adjective

Relating to astrobiology; concerning the study of life and its potential existence beyond Earth or in extraterrestrial environments.

Formed from astrobiology (astro- 'star' + biology) with the adjectival suffix -ical. This modern scientific terminology emerged in the mid-20th century with space exploration.

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