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Jupiter
JOO-piht
Jupiter (noun) means the largest planet in the Solar System, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot and many moons. Example: “Jupiter has more than 90 known moons.”
noun
1
The largest planet in the Solar System, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.
"Jupiter has more than 90 known moons."
"You can spot Jupiter in the night sky without a telescope."
2
In Roman mythology, the king of the gods and god of sky and thunder, equivalent to the Greek Zeus.
"Jupiter was said to hurl thunderbolts when angered."
How to use Jupiter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the largest planet in our Solar System, or the king of the Roman gods it's named after.
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Word forms
- Plural
- jupiters
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_____ has more than 90 known moons.
Etymology
From Latin Iupiter, literally "father sky" or "sky father," combining an old word for sky/day with pater, "father."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Jupiter” mean?
The word “Jupiter” means the largest planet in the Solar System, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot and many moons. In plain terms, either the largest planet in our Solar System, or the king of the Roman gods it's named after.
How do you pronounce “Jupiter”?
“Jupiter” is pronounced JOO-piht (/ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jupiter” in a sentence?
Here is “Jupiter” used in a sentence: “Jupiter has more than 90 known moons.”
What is another word for “Jupiter”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Jupiter” include ♃.
What part of speech is “Jupiter”?
“Jupiter” is a noun.
Where does the word “Jupiter” come from?
The word “Jupiter” comes from Latin. From Latin Iupiter, literally "father sky" or "sky father," combining an old word for sky/day with pater, "father.".
Is “Jupiter” a common word?
“Jupiter” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Jupiter” have?
“Jupiter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the largest planet in the Solar System, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.
What is the difference between Jupiter the planet and Jupiter the god?
Jupiter the planet is the largest planet in the Solar System, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot and many moons, while Jupiter the god is the king of the gods in Roman mythology, associated with the sky and thunder. The planet was named after the god, following the Roman practice of naming celestial bodies after deities.
Is the Roman god Jupiter the same as the Greek god Zeus?
Jupiter is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Zeus, meaning the two gods hold the same role as king of the gods and ruler of sky and thunder within their respective mythologies, even though their names and cultural details differ.
Why is Jupiter called a gas giant?
Jupiter is classified as a gas giant because it is the largest planet in the Solar System and is composed primarily of gas rather than a solid surface, distinguishing it from smaller rocky planets.
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