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Lumenskir · 07-10-2011, 10:35 PM

If you were to run into someone who was human, but came from an alternate universe, you would be justified in calling that person an extraterrestrial alien, correct?

I mean, they might come from a (let's say identical, except for being in a different universe) 'Earth', but it sure aint your Earth.

Flarecobra · 07-10-2011, 10:40 PM

Extraterrestral, yes.

Alien, no.

It's like if you met a human that was born on another planet, moon, or in space. You're still the same species, but just from different places.

akaSM · 07-10-2011, 10:46 PM

Well, people call foreigners aliens too so, I think both are correct. Then again, I think using the word "alien" like that is a derogatory term so, it would be correct but not exactly polite.

Bells · 07-10-2011, 10:58 PM

Wikipedia to the rescue!

"Extraterrestrial life (from the Latin words: extra ("beyond", or "not of") and? terrestris ("of or belonging to Earth")) is defined as life that does not originate from Earth. Also referred to as alien life, or simply aliens, these hypothetical forms of life range from simple bacteria-like organisms to beings far more advanced than humans."

So, Even if it's Human in form and composition, if it does not Originate from our Eart, it's to be considered an Alien Being.

POS Industries · 07-10-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bells

Wikipedia to the rescue!

"Extraterrestrial life (from the Latin words: extra ("beyond", or "not of") and? terrestris ("of or belonging to Earth")) is defined as life that does not originate from Earth. Also referred to as alien life, or simply aliens, these hypothetical forms of life range from simple bacteria-like organisms to beings far more advanced than humans."

So, Even if it's Human in form and composition, if it does not Originate from our Eart, it's to be considered an Alien Being.

I would argue, however, that the defining characteristic of being extraterrestrial would be merely not being from Earth. What universe this Earth belongs to is of no consequence. Therefore, any being born on Earth, regardless of what universe that particular Earth is in, cannot be an extraterrestrial by the very definition of the word.

I would submit that the person in question is, in fact, an alien, as he or she is still foreign to this particular universe, but not technically extraterrestrial in nature.

EDIT: Also goddammit Lumen why is this in media? To general with thee!

Archbio · 07-10-2011, 11:43 PM

Alterterrestrial? Transterrestrial?

Edit: I've got it!

Paraterrestrial.

Para- being derived from the ancient greek for "beside."

POS Industries · 07-10-2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Archbio

Alterterrestrial? Transterrestrial?

Paraterrestrial might be the most apt descriptor.

Archbio · 07-10-2011, 11:47 PM

Groddammit.

POS Industries · 07-10-2011, 11:48 PM

You were just one minute too slow!

Archbio · 07-10-2011, 11:57 PM

I think it only confirms that paraterrestrial is the best possible word for it.

07-10-2011, 10:40 PM	#2
Flarecobra Burn. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Classified Posts: 11,017	Extraterrestral, yes. Alien, no. It's like if you met a human that was born on another planet, moon, or in space. You're still the same species, but just from different places. __________________ "Only the fool wishes to go into battle to beat someone for the satisfaction of beating someone." -A Thousand Sons Rules. Read them, know them, love them.

07-10-2011, 10:58 PM	#4
Bells That's so PC of you Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a Server-sided Dimension where time is meaningless Posts: 10,490	Wikipedia to the rescue! "Extraterrestrial life (from the Latin words: extra ("beyond", or "not of") and? terrestris ("of or belonging to Earth")) is defined as life that does not originate from Earth. Also referred to as alien life, or simply aliens, these hypothetical forms of life range from simple bacteria-like organisms to beings far more advanced than humans." So, Even if it's Human in form and composition, if it does not Originate from our Eart, it's to be considered an Alien Being. __________________ *BELLS STORE : Clothes! You wear* them! Free US Shipping Subscription System? WTF?! Zazzle Black!**

07-10-2011, 11:43 PM	#6
Archbio Data is Turned On Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,980	Alterterrestrial? Transterrestrial? Edit: I've got it! Paraterrestrial. Para- being derived from the ancient greek for "beside." __________________ 6201 Reasons to Support Electoral Reform. Last edited by Archbio; 07-10-2011 at 11:45 PM.

07-10-2011, 11:47 PM	#8
Archbio Data is Turned On Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,980	Groddammit. __________________ 6201 Reasons to Support Electoral Reform.

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POS Industries Argus Agony Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gotta go fishing! Posts: 10,483	You were just one minute too slow! __________________ Either you're dead or my watch has stopped.

07-10-2011, 11:57 PM	#10
Archbio Data is Turned On Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,980	I think it only confirms that paraterrestrial is the best possible word for it. __________________ 6201 Reasons to Support Electoral Reform.