Majoris
|Ma-jo-ris|
C1
/məˈdʒɔːrɪs/
greater or larger
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Majoris' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'major,' where 'major' meant 'greater' or 'larger.'
Historical Evolution
'Major' transformed into the Latin genitive form 'Majoris' to denote possession or relation, especially in astronomical contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'greater' or 'larger,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a Latin genitive form often used in astronomy to denote the 'greater' or 'larger' part of a constellation or celestial object.
The star is part of the constellation Ursa Majoris.
Last updated: 2025/05/14 12:01