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Aquarius-related

|a-qua-ri-us-re-lat-ed|

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/əˈkwɛəriəs-rɪˈleɪtɪd/

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/əˈkweəriəs-rɪˈleɪtɪd/

related to Aquarius (zodiac/constellation)

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Aquarius-related' is a Modern English compound formed from Latin 'Aquarius' (the name of the constellation and zodiac sign), where Latin 'aqua' meant 'water' and the suffix '-arius' meant 'pertaining to', combined with English 'related' (from Latin 'relatus' via Old French).

Historical Evolution

'Aquarius' passed into English from Latin (via Medieval/Neo-Latin) as the proper name for the constellation and zodiac sign; 'related' comes into English from Old French/Latin roots ('relater'/'relatus'); the hyphenated compound 'Aquarius-related' is a Modern English formation used to describe connection to that sign or constellation.

Meaning Changes

Initially 'Aquarius' in Latin literally meant 'water-carrier' or 'water-bearer'; over time it became the established name of the constellation and zodiac sign, and compounds such as 'Aquarius-related' evolved to mean 'connected with that sign or constellation' rather than the literal water-carrier sense.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to the zodiac sign Aquarius or to people born under that sign (astrology).

She gave several Aquarius-related gifts to friends born in January.

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non-Aquarius-relatedunrelated (to Aquarius)

Adjective 2

pertaining to the constellation Aquarius or astronomical phenomena associated with that constellation (astronomy).

The survey catalogued several Aquarius-related nebulae in that sector of the sky.

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Last updated: 2025/12/29 19:59