jupiter
/ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.68 in modern English
Meaning
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The fifth and by far the largest planet in the Solar System, a gas giant, represented by the symbol ♃ in astronomy. Jupiter is known for its Great Red Spot and many moons including the Galilean moons.
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The King of the Gods, also called Jove. Equivalent to the Greek Zeus, Jupiter was one of the children of Saturn. As supreme god of the Roman pantheon, Jupiter was the god of thunder, lightning, and storms, and appropriately called the god of light and sky.
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A summer resort on the Black Sea in Romania.
Example Sentences
- "Jupiter condensed out of the dust and gas that became our solar system at a distance where water remains frozen."
- "The arrival of the new prefixes means the Earth can now be said to weigh six ronnagrams, and Jupiter about two quettagrams."
- "Ancient peoples, without telescopes, would have no knowledge that Jupiter is the largest and most majestic planet—it would only be a point of light in the sky. How then did this planet come to be named for the mythological ruler of the gods?[…] The fact that the planet Jupiter, named for the ruling Roman god, is the most massive planet is simply a coincidence."
- "Brazil could be considered the Jupiter of South America."
- "Jupiter became the nickname of John Pierpont Morgan in late 19th century finance."
- "But there’s also a burgeoning food scene in downtown Palm Beach that’s drawing Floridians from Jupiter to Boca."
Etymology
Origin
- Source language: Latin
Word Breakdown
- Root: *dyew-, Iuppiter, *djous patēr, *dyḗws
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/