Definitions
- Describing something that exists or occurs between galaxies. - Referring to travel or communication between different galaxies. - Talking about objects or phenomena that are located or originate from different galaxies.
- Describing something that exists or occurs between stars. - Referring to travel or communication between different stars or star systems. - Talking about objects or phenomena that are located or originate from different stars or star systems.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that exists or occurs in space.
- 2Both words refer to travel or communication between different locations in space.
- 3Both words can be used in science fiction or scientific contexts.
- 4Both words contain the prefix 'inter-', which means 'between'.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Intergalactic refers to the space between galaxies, while interstellar refers to the space between stars.
- 2Distance: Intergalactic distances are much greater than interstellar distances.
- 3Size: Intergalactic objects or phenomena are typically larger than interstellar objects or phenomena.
- 4Exploration: Interstellar exploration has been achieved by human-made spacecraft, while intergalactic exploration is still hypothetical.
- 5Frequency: Interstellar is a more commonly used term than intergalactic in everyday language and media.
Remember this!
Intergalactic and interstellar are both adjectives that describe something that exists or occurs in space and refer to travel or communication between different locations in space. However, the difference between the two words is their scope and distance. Intergalactic refers to the space between galaxies, while interstellar refers to the space between stars. Interstellar is a more commonly used term than intergalactic in everyday language and media.
