trans–Neptunian
adjective
\¦tran(t)s, -raan-, -nz+\
Definition of trans–Neptunian
: lying beyond the orbit of the planet Neptune
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Origin and Etymology of trans–neptunian
trans- + Neptune, formerly most distant known planet + English -ian
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