Amphitrite
Definition
An ancient proper noun designating the goddess of the sea in Greek mythology, a prominent Nereid who became the wife of Poseidon and queen of the oceans; in astronomy, the term represents the S-type asteroid number 29 (29 Amphitrite), one of the largest celestial bodies in the main belt; in biology, it designates a genus of marine polychaete worms that live in sedimentary tubes.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Amphitrite
- Sea goddess
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper feminine noun, singular stable form used in scientific and mythic contexts. |
| Formation | From the ancient Greek Amphitrite, combining 'amphi' (around) and a root meaning 'to clash' or 'to pour forth' as waves. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [æmˈfɪt.raɪ.ti] |
| Source | Handbook of Classical Mythology and Planetary Science |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În basoreliefurile romane, Amphitrite este adesea reprezentată într-un car tras de creaturi marine fantastice numite hipocampi.
EN: In Roman bas-reliefs, Amphitrite is often depicted in a chariot drawn by fantastic marine creatures called hippocamps.
RO: Asteroidul Amphitrite a fost observat pentru prima dată la jumătatea secolului al XIX-lea de către astronomul Albert Marth.
EN: The asteroid Amphitrite was observed for the first time in the mid-19th century by astronomer Albert Marth.
RO: Speciile din genul Amphitrite folosesc tentacule lungi și subțiri pentru a colecta particule organice de pe fundul oceanului.
EN: Species of the genus Amphitrite use long, slender tentacles to collect organic particles from the ocean floor.
Idioms & Phrases
Carul lui Amphitrite / Chariot of Amphitrite
RO: Simbol artistic antic reprezentând stăpânirea absolută a forțelor marine și armonia valurilor.
EN: An ancient artistic symbol representing absolute dominion over marine forces and the harmony of the waves.
Diametrul lui Amphitrite / Diameter of Amphitrite
RO: Dimensiunea fizică determinată prin măsurători fotometrice a asteroidului 29 din centura principală.
EN: The physical dimension determined by photometric measurements of asteroid 29 in the main belt.
Mitul nimfei Amphitrite / Myth of the nymph Amphitrite
RO: Povestea sacră care explică cum Poseidon a trimis un delfin pentru a o convinge pe nimfă să devină soția lui.
EN: The sacred story explaining how Poseidon sent a dolphin to convince the nymph to become his wife.
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