paraterraforming

noun

A variation of the hypothetical process of terraforming in which a transparent dome is built over most or all of the sterile planet, moon or similar body to work as a giant greenhouse or "worldhouse".

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of paraterraform
nounparaterraforming (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA variation of the hypothetical process of terraforming in which a transparent dome is built over most or all of the sterile planet, moon or similar body to work as a giant greenhouse or "worldhouse".

    Synonyms: paraterraformation

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA variation of the hypothetical process of terraforming in which a transparent dome is built over most or all of the sterile planet, moon or similar body to work as a giant greenhouse or "worldhouse".

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paraterraformation

Origin

From para- + terraforming.

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paraterraforming. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paraterraforming

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“paraterraforming.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paraterraforming. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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