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Tethyan

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈtɛθiən/
  • /ˈtiːθiən/
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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to Titan Tethys in Greek mythology.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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adj

Meaning 2

Of or relating to the ancient Tethys Ocean.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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adj

Meaning 3

Of or relating to the Saturnian moon named for Tethys.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

From Tethys + -ian.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: τηθύειος (tithýeios) — Translations
  • Greek: τηθύιος (tithýios) — Translations