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Kryptonian

Kryptonian

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A person from the planet Krypton, the alien race in Superman stories
  • noun
  • /krɪpˈtoʊniən/
: kryptoniano
  • In the comics, a Kryptonian can absorb solar energy to enhance their powers.

Lex Luthor himself was a Kryptonian as a big twist in that story.

Examples

  • Superman is a Kryptonian, known for his incredible strength and flying ability.

  • Lex Luthor himself was a Kryptonian as a big twist in that story.

    Adam Savage’s Tested

  • The Kryptonian culture features advanced technology that surpasses that of Earth.

Surface Forms

Kryptonian singular
Kryptonians plural

Morphology

Kryptonian = Krypton (transparent) = Krypton + ian

Derived from the place-name 'Krypton' using the common demonym/adjectival suffix '-ian', meaning 'a person from or related to Krypton'.

Etymology

Kryptonian is used for a person 'from' the planet Krypton; it is simply Krypton + -ian, like Parisian for someone from Paris, so a Kryptonian is a member of that alien race.