abarticular
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/ˌæbɑːrˈtɪkjələr/
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/ˌæbɑːˈtɪkjʊlər/
not involving joints
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abarticular' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abarticulāris,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'articulāris' meant 'joint.'
Historical Evolution
'abarticulāris' transformed into the modern English word 'abarticular.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'away from the joint,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or affecting a joint.
The condition was abarticular, meaning it did not involve any joints.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 13:27