aeolian
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Relating to Aeolus, the Greek god of wind.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɛoʊliən
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Definition
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adjective
Of or relating to Aeolis or its ancient Greek people
Relating to Aeolus, the Greek god of wind.
music
Designating the Aeolian mode or scale; the name of the minor key in modal theory.
geology
Carried, deposited or eroded by the wind.
noun
A mode whose scale is the same as a natural minor scale, with the interval pattern
A lightweight fabric with a ribbed surface, generally made by combining silk and cotton, or silk and worsted warp and weft.
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This meaning: Of or relating to Aeolis or its ancient Greek people
Used this way, aeolian is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in historical writing contexts.
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- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
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- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Historical writing
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Sense: of or relating to Aeolis
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