Octavian

Definition of Octavian

Octavian is a proper noun that refers to the first Roman emperor, who later became known as Augustus.

How should Octavian divide into syllables

The word 'octavian' has 4 syllables. The vowels in this word are 'o', 'a', and 'i'. The consonants are 'c', 't', 'v', and 'n'.

Part of Speech - Octavian

Octavian was the nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar.

Sentences with Octavian

• Octavian ruled Rome as the first emperor.
• Augustus, formerly known as Octavian, brought peace and stability to the Roman Empire.
• The Roman Senate declared Octavian the title of Augustus.
• As a skilled military leader, Octavian expanded the borders of the Roman Empire.
• Octavian was a key figure in the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.
• The reign of Octavian marked the beginning of the Pax Romana.
• Octavian's rule was characterized by political reforms and cultural advancements.
• Octavian's victory in the Battle of Actium solidified his position as the sole ruler of Rome.
• Octavian's reign lasted for over four decades.
• Octavian was succeeded by his stepson Tiberius as the next Roman emperor.

Quotes with Octavian

• I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble. - Octavian (Augustus)
• Make haste slowly. - Octavian (Augustus)
• I found it necessary to do everything myself. - Octavian (Augustus)
• A great city is not to be confounded with a populous one. - Octavian (Augustus)
• I pretend I do not understand in order to understand more clearly. - Octavian (Augustus)
• It is easier to do many things than to do one thing consecutively. - Octavian (Augustus)
• I am saving my immortality for later. - Octavian (Augustus)
• I am often asked why I started at the top. - Octavian (Augustus)
• Fortune favors the bold. - Octavian (Augustus)
• I am the state. - Octavian (Augustus)
• A ruler must learn to persuade and not to compel. - Octavian (Augustus)
• I do not find it easy to articulate thoughts about religion. - Octavian (Augustus)
• A man does not have himself killed for a half-pence a day or for a petty distinction. - Octavian (Augustus)
• Do you suppose that I would be so stupid as to quote Latin to a Greek? - Octavian (Augustus)
• The best type of friend is one who is willing to put up with your worst moods and behavior. - Octavian (Augustus)
• I found Rome built of bricks; I leave her clothed in marble. - Octavian (Augustus)
• It is the lot of man to suffer. - Octavian (Augustus)
• I am not interested in power for power's sake, but I'm interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good. - Octavian (Augustus)
• I am the leader, I am in charge! - Octavian (Augustus)
• I am your father and your mother, and you can have no other. - Octavian (Augustus)

Number of characters in Octavian

8 ( o, c, t, a, v, i, a, n )

Unique letters in Octavian

7 ( o, c, t, a, v, i, n )

Octavian Backwards

naivatco

Phonetic Transcription of Octavian

IPA (International): ˈtɑ:ˈvi:ʌn

ARA (American): ˈtɑˈviʌn

EPA (English): ˈtɑ:ˈvi:ʌn

TAA-VIY-AH-N