titanian

1 of 2

adjective (1)

ti·​ta·​ni·​an

(ˈ)tī¦tānēən,

tə̇ˈt-,

-nyən,

sometimes -¦tan-

: of, relating to, or containing titanium

Titanian

2 of 2

adjective (2)

Ti·​ta·​ni·​an

(ˈ)tī¦tānēən,

-¦tan-,

-nyən sometimes tə̇ˈt-

archaic

: titanic entry 1 sense 1

begin with a Titanian revenge to shoot against heaven

—John Florio

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

New Latin titanium + English -an

Adjective (2)

Latin titanius titanic (from Greek titanios, from Titan + -ios -y) + English -an

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