centaurianadj.n.

Brit.

/sɛnˈtɔːrɪən/, U.S.

/sɛnˈtɔriən/

Forms:

α. 1600s– centaurean.

β. 1700s– centaurian, 1800s centaurion.

Also with capital initial.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: centaur n., -ian suffix; Centaurus n., -ian suffix.

Etymology: In sense A. 1 < centaur n. + -ian suffix. In senses A. 2 and B. < Centaurus n. + -ian suffix, chiefly after Alpha Centauri n.Compare the following slightly earlier example of centaurean designating a variety of the plant called panacea or panace (not identified), perhaps an adaptation, with suffix substitution (compare -ean suffix), of classical Latin centaurion , centaurium centaury n.:1657 R. Tomlinson tr. J. de Renou Medicinal Materials i. in Medicinal Dispensatory sig. Rr Panacea is fourfold, the Syrian, the Heraclean, the Chironian, and the Centaurean [L. Centaurium], which some call the Pharnacean.With α. forms compare -ean suffix.

A. adj.

1. Of or relating to a centaur or centaurs; characteristic or reminiscent of a centaur.

ΘΚΠ

the world > the supernatural > supernatural being > hybrid creature or monster > [adjective] > of nature of a centaur

hippocentauric1614

centaurian1660

centauric1816

centaurial1883

1660 E. Waterhouse Disc. Arms & Armory 210 Were not encouragements to sober diligence, and vertuous industry suitable to those of Centaurean fierceness.

?1705 T. D'Urfey Ess. towards Theory of Intelligible World 180 The Satyrs, or Man-Goats; a celebrated Branch of the Centaurean Race.

1716 M. Davies Diss. Physick 36 in Athenæ Britannicæ III [They] are said to be deriv'd for the most part from the same barbarous Centaurian Race.

1846 J. B. Mozley in Christian Remembrancer Apr. 257 Common sense rejects his..centaurian image of an evangelizing sceptic.

1890 Bismarck (N. Dakota) Daily Tribune 23 Sept. 4/4 A recent novelty in sporting contests is wrestling on horseback. Greek George has won several victories in this Centaurian battle of late.

1976 Film Q. Autumn 3/2 It is..intriguing to examine this Centaurian construction and disclose the ways in which its discrete segments inflect upon each other.

2003 Times (Nexis) 13 June 23 Strange centaurian creatures are concocted by concealing sections of two combined bodies with black cloth.

2. Chiefly Science Fiction. With capital initial. Of or relating to the constellation Centaurus or one of its star systems, esp. Alpha Centauri, or its (imagined) inhabitants. Cf. sense B.Cf. Alpha Centaurian adj.

ΚΠ

1901 Good Words Dec. 706/2 One wonders if the Centaurian inhabitant gives to this yellow star more than a passing thought.

1947 G. O. Smith in Thrilling Wonder Stories Apr. 87/1 He'd go down in history..as the first peacetime user of directive power for interstellar flight. He'd comb the Centaurian system, and then return home with proof.

1971 W. W. Wagar Building City of Man iv. 79 If the human race were confronted with a great extraterrestrial foe, a Martian or Centaurian or Betelgeusean invasion.

2013 C. L. Bennett Choice of Futures vii. 132 The Centaurian defense minister had backed him up, pointing out that the worst threats the region had faced in recent years had come from unknown foes.

B. n. Chiefly Science Fiction.

With capital initial. An (imagined) inhabitant of the constellation Centaurus or of a star system within it, esp. Alpha Centauri. Cf. sense A. 2.Cf. Alpha Centaurian n.

ΘΚΠ

society > leisure > the arts > literature > prose > narrative or story > science fiction, etc. > [noun] > character in

Alpha Centaurian1931

centaurian1931

slan1940

robot1942

droid1952

bot1969

fembot1976

1931 H. K. Wells in Astounding Stories May 253/2 The other Centaurian had come hurrying over now to aid its mate.

1942 ‘H. H. Holmes’ Rocket to Morgue 16 A pulsing arc of purple light grew in the middle of the room and forth from it stepped a green-bearded Centaurian.

1959 S. Palmer in Fantastic Universe Mar. 83/2 No Centaurian aboard doubted the wisdom..of the decision to retreat before it was too late.

2000 R. D'Artagnan Journey towards Forever xxxv. 234 The Centaurians don't let us in on their technology.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2016; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	centaurian
释义	centaurianadj.n. Brit. /sɛnˈtɔːrɪən/, U.S. /sɛnˈtɔriən/ Forms: α. 1600s– centaurean. β. 1700s– centaurian, 1800s centaurion. Also with capital initial. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: centaur n., -ian suffix; Centaurus n., -ian suffix. Etymology: In sense A. 1 < centaur n. + -ian suffix. In senses A. 2 and B. < Centaurus n. + -ian suffix, chiefly after Alpha Centauri n.Compare the following slightly earlier example of centaurean designating a variety of the plant called panacea or panace (not identified), perhaps an adaptation, with suffix substitution (compare -ean suffix), of classical Latin centaurion , centaurium centaury n.:1657 R. Tomlinson tr. J. de Renou Medicinal Materials i. in Medicinal Dispensatory sig. Rr Panacea is fourfold, the Syrian, the Heraclean, the Chironian, and the Centaurean [L. Centaurium], which some call the Pharnacean.With α. forms compare -ean suffix. A. adj. 1. Of or relating to a centaur or centaurs; characteristic or reminiscent of a centaur. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > supernatural being > hybrid creature or monster > [adjective] > of nature of a centaur hippocentauric1614 centaurian1660 centauric1816 centaurial1883 1660 E. Waterhouse Disc. Arms & Armory 210 Were not encouragements to sober diligence, and vertuous industry suitable to those of Centaurean fierceness. ?1705 T. D'Urfey Ess. towards Theory of Intelligible World 180 The Satyrs, or Man-Goats; a celebrated Branch of the Centaurean Race. 1716 M. Davies Diss. Physick 36 in Athenæ Britannicæ III [They] are said to be deriv'd for the most part from the same barbarous Centaurian Race. 1846 J. B. Mozley in Christian Remembrancer Apr. 257 Common sense rejects his..centaurian image of an evangelizing sceptic. 1890 Bismarck (N. Dakota) Daily Tribune 23 Sept. 4/4 A recent novelty in sporting contests is wrestling on horseback. Greek George has won several victories in this Centaurian battle of late. 1976 Film Q. Autumn 3/2 It is..intriguing to examine this Centaurian construction and disclose the ways in which its discrete segments inflect upon each other. 2003 Times (Nexis) 13 June 23 Strange centaurian creatures are concocted by concealing sections of two combined bodies with black cloth. 2. Chiefly Science Fiction. With capital initial. Of or relating to the constellation Centaurus or one of its star systems, esp. Alpha Centauri, or its (imagined) inhabitants. Cf. sense B.Cf. Alpha Centaurian adj. ΚΠ 1901 Good Words Dec. 706/2 One wonders if the Centaurian inhabitant gives to this yellow star more than a passing thought. 1947 G. O. Smith in Thrilling Wonder Stories Apr. 87/1 He'd go down in history..as the first peacetime user of directive power for interstellar flight. He'd comb the Centaurian system, and then return home with proof. 1971 W. W. Wagar Building City of Man iv. 79 If the human race were confronted with a great extraterrestrial foe, a Martian or Centaurian or Betelgeusean invasion. 2013 C. L. Bennett Choice of Futures vii. 132 The Centaurian defense minister had backed him up, pointing out that the worst threats the region had faced in recent years had come from unknown foes. B. n. Chiefly Science Fiction. With capital initial. An (imagined) inhabitant of the constellation Centaurus or of a star system within it, esp. Alpha Centauri. Cf. sense A. 2.Cf. Alpha Centaurian n. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > literature > prose > narrative or story > science fiction, etc. > [noun] > character in Alpha Centaurian1931 centaurian1931 slan1940 robot1942 droid1952 bot1969 fembot1976 1931 H. K. Wells in Astounding Stories May 253/2 The other Centaurian had come hurrying over now to aid its mate. 1942 ‘H. H. Holmes’ Rocket to Morgue 16 A pulsing arc of purple light grew in the middle of the room and forth from it stepped a green-bearded Centaurian. 1959 S. Palmer in Fantastic Universe Mar. 83/2 No Centaurian aboard doubted the wisdom..of the decision to retreat before it was too late. 2000 R. D'Artagnan Journey towards Forever xxxv. 234 The Centaurians don't let us in on their technology. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2016; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < adj.n.1660
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