neptunian

Nep·tu·ni·an

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nep-too-nee-uh n, -tyoo-]
- /nɛpˈtu ni ən, -ˈtyu-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nep-too-nee-uh n, -tyoo-]
- /nɛpˈtu ni ən, -ˈtyu-/

Definitions of neptunian word

adjective neptunian pertaining to Neptune or the sea. 1
adjective neptunian pertaining to the planet Neptune. 1
adjective neptunian (often lowercase) Geology. formed by the action of water. 1
adjective neptunian of or relating to the Roman god Neptune or the sea 0
adjective neptunian (of sedimentary rock formations such as dykes) formed under water 0
adjective neptunian of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Neptune 0

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Origin of neptunian

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

First recorded in 1650-60; Neptune + -ian

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Parts of speech for Neptunian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

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determiner

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neptunian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for neptunian

adj neptunian

deep-sea — Deep-sea activities take place in the areas of the sea that are a long way from the coast.
hydrographic — the science of the measurement, description, and mapping of the surface waters of the earth, with special reference to their use for navigation.
littoral — of or relating to the shore of a lake, sea, or ocean.
marine — of or relating to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea: marine vegetation.
natatorial — pertaining to, adapted for, or characterized by swimming: natatorial birds.

adjective neptunian

oceangoing — (of a ship) designed and equipped to travel on the open sea.
oceanographic — the branch of physical geography dealing with the ocean.

All 7 Synonyms of neptunian