Multiple choice softskills communication

English word Planet originated from

  1. Planeta

  2. Planestha

  3. Planesthet

  4. Planesthai
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Explanation

The word 'planet' comes from the Greek word 'planetes', which originates from the verb 'planesthai', meaning 'to wander'. This reflects how ancient astronomers saw planets moving differently than the 'fixed' stars.

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