Selenian: meaning, definitions and examples
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selenian
[ səˈliːniən ]
relating to moon
Selenian refers to anything relating to the Moon or its characteristics. It can also pertain to properties or phenomena associated with lunar surface studies.
Synonyms
lunar, moon-related.
Examples of usage
- The selenian features on the moon's surface are fascinating.
- Astronauts collected selenian samples during their lunar missions.
- The selenian landscape offers unique geological structures.
Translations
Translations of the word "selenian" in other languages:
🇵🇹 seleniano
🇮🇳 चंद्रमा से संबंधित
🇩🇪 selenisch
🇮🇩 selenian
🇺🇦 селенійний
🇵🇱 selenowy
🇯🇵 セレニウムの
🇫🇷 sélénien
🇪🇸 seleniano
🇹🇷 selenik
🇰🇷 셀레니안
🇸🇦 سليني
🇨🇿 selenický
🇸🇰 selenický
🇨🇳 月球的
🇸🇮 selenijski
🇮🇸 selenískur
🇰🇿 селений
🇬🇪 სელენიური
🇦🇿 selenik
🇲🇽 seleniano
Etymology
The word 'selenian' is derived from the Greek word 'Selene', which means 'moon'. In ancient mythology, Selene was the goddess of the moon, often depicted driving a chariot across the night sky. The term has been used in various scientific contexts since the 19th century, particularly in astronomy and geology, to describe phenomena related to the Moon. The suffix '-ian' indicates a relation to the root word, transforming 'Selene' into 'selenian'. Over time, the use of 'selenian' has expanded into broader applications within space exploration and studies of extraterrestrial bodies, especially in discussions surrounding potential lunar colonization and resource exploration.