Jovian

¹

[ joh-vee-uhn ]

noun

1. Flavius Claudius Jovianus, a.d. 331?–364, Roman emperor 363–364.

Jovian

²

[ joh-vee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Roman god Jupiter.
2. of or relating to the planet Jupiter.

Jovian

¹

/ ˈdʒəʊvɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the god Jove (Jupiter)
2. of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Jupiter
3. of or relating to the giant planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

   the Jovian planets

Jovian

²

/ ˈdʒəʊvɪən /

noun

1. Jovian?331364MRomanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler full name Flavius Claudius Jovianus. ?331–364 ad , Roman emperor (363–64): he made peace with Persia, relinquishing Roman provinces beyond the Tigris, and restored privileges to the Christians

Other Words From

• Jovi·an·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jovian¹

1520–30; < Latin Jov- ( Jove ) + -ian

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jovian¹

C16: from Old Latin Jovis Jupiter

Example Sentences

The same illustration will bring out the contrast between the Jovian system and our earth system.

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With one mighty heave he tore the Jovian's mouth from his shoulder although the flesh was torn and lacerated by the action.

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The Jovian guards who were nearest whirled about and raised the black tubes threateningly.

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There are two Jovian ships kept on the Earth, ready for instant flight to Jupiter.

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Lura stared with horror at the huge Jovian and shrank back from his sensual gaze.

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