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Jovian

Jovian

2 8.8
Relating to the planet Jupiter, like its large size or thick atmosphere
  • adjective
  • /ˈdʒoʊviən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : joviano
  • JMEX could carry out extended observations and offer an unprecedented global study of the Jovian magnetosphere.
  • Jovian satellite
  • Jovian atmosphere
  • Jovian spot

Examples

  • The Jovian atmosphere is famous for its colorful bands of clouds and massive storms.

  • Scientists continue to explore Jovian characteristics, particularly those of its largest moon, Ganymede.

  • But around it, if these results are right, are one or two planets of Jovian mass, like Jupiter.

  • The ship, at last within reach of the Jovian gravity, sidled over to meet it.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Our view of the Jovian weather machine becomes impressive through a moderate-sized telescope working at medium power.

    Academic text (2002)

  • NASA is currently studying a proposal to observe the Jovian magnetosphere remotely from Earth orbit.

    Academic text (2000)

  • And out beyond the asteroids you've got the outer planets, sometimes called the Jovian planets because Jupiter is the prime example of these things.

  • A wave of excitement propagated through devoted Jupiter-watchers and other astronomers alike as the greatest Jovian feature of all was recognized.

    Academic text (2000)

  • Astronomers are excited to study Jovian storms that can last for weeks, resembling those found on Jupiter.

Synonyms

Jupiterian in scale
vsJovian
  • Literature
9.9

Very large and grand like a giant planet

is about relation or resemblance to that planet rather than just size

Compounds

Jovian planet
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A very large planet like Jupiter made mostly of gas

Surface Forms

Jovian positive

Morphology

Jovian = Jove (semi-transparent) = Jove + ian

The suffix '-ian' indicates relation to 'Jove', but the connection to the planet Jupiter requires specific cultural knowledge.

Etymology

The word Jovian comes from the name Jupiter, also called Jove, the Roman god who gives his name to the planet. So Jovian means 'of Jupiter' and is used for the large gas planet and its moons.