English word terraform comes from English -form, English Terra
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -form | English (en) | Related to formic acid in some way. Having the shape or form of; looking like. |
| Terra | English (en) | (Roman god) The Roman earth goddess, equivalent in the interpretatio graeca to Gaea.. (astronomy) The planet Earth.. A female given name. |
| terraform | English (en) | (science fiction) To transform the atmosphere (or biosphere) of another planet into one having the characteristics of Earth.. Earthscape. |