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Uranus
yuu-RAY-nuhs
Uranus (name) means the seventh planet from the Sun, a pale blue-green ice giant discovered in 1781. Example: “Uranus rotates almost on its side compared to the other planets.”
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The seventh planet from the Sun, a pale blue-green ice giant discovered in 1781.
"Uranus rotates almost on its side compared to the other planets."
How to use Uranus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of the outer planets of the solar system, notable for its unusual sideways tilt.
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Etymology
Named after Uranus, the Greek god of the sky, via Latin Ūranus.
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What does “Uranus” mean?
The word “Uranus” means the seventh planet from the Sun, a pale blue-green ice giant discovered in 1781. In plain terms, one of the outer planets of the solar system, notable for its unusual sideways tilt.
How do you pronounce “Uranus”?
“Uranus” is pronounced yuu-RAY-nuhs (/juˈɹeɪnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Uranus” in a sentence?
Here is “Uranus” used in a sentence: “Uranus rotates almost on its side compared to the other planets.”
What is another word for “Uranus”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Uranus” include ⛢ and ♅.
What part of speech is “Uranus”?
“Uranus” is a name.
Where does the word “Uranus” come from?
The word “Uranus” comes from Latin. Named after Uranus, the Greek god of the sky, via Latin Ūranus.
