martian

Mar·tian

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mahr-shuh n]
- /ˈmɑr ʃən/
- /ˈmɑː.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-shuh n]
- /ˈmɑr ʃən/

Definitions of martian word

adjective martian of, relating to, or like the planet Mars or its hypothetical inhabitants. 1
noun martian a supposed inhabitant of the planet Mars: The science-fiction novel was about the invasion of our planet by Martians. 1
noun martian (astronomy) alternative capitalization of Martian, 1
noun martian mythical alien creature from Mars 1
adjective martian of or from Mars 1
noun Definition of martian in Technology Packets that turn up unexpectedly on the wrong network because of bogus routing entries. Also a packet which has an altogether bogus (non-registered or ill-formed) internet address, such as the test loopback interface [127.0.0.1]. Such a packet will come back labelled with a source address that is clearly not of this earth. "The domain server is getting lots of packets from Mars. Does that gateway have a martian filter?" 1

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Origin of martian

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English marcien < Latin Mārti(us) of, belonging to Mars (see March) + -an

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Parts of speech for Martian

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martian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for martian

noun martian

little green man — (euphemistic) A Martian.
alien — Alien means belonging to a different country, race, or group, usually one you do not like or are frightened of.
alien — Alien means belonging to a different country, race, or group, usually one you do not like or are frightened of.
extraterrestrial — Of or from outside the earth or its atmosphere.

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