Dwarf planets are like planets, but they are not quite big enough to be considered planets. They are round-like planets, but they have not cleared the neighbourhood around their orbit. This means that they share their orbit with other objects, such as asteroids or comets.
Some astronomers believe that there are many more dwarf planets in the Solar System that have yet to be discovered.
Noun: dwarf planet.
Adjective: dwarf planetary.
Verb: to dwarf planet.
Synonym: minor planet, small solar system body.
Antonym: planet.
The word "durable" comes from the Latin word dūrāre, which means "to last." It is made up of the two Latin words dūrus (hard) and āre (to make).
What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?
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