abiotrophic
|a-bi-o-troph-ic|
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/ˌeɪ.baɪ.oʊˈtrɒf.ɪk/
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/ˌeɪ.baɪ.əˈtrɒf.ɪk/
degeneration due to non-living factors
Etymology
'abiotrophic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'abiotrophia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'bios' meant 'life,' and 'trophia' meant 'nourishment.'
'abiotrophia' transformed into the modern English word 'abiotrophic' through scientific Latin.
Initially, it meant 'without life nourishment,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'degeneration due to non-living factors.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by the degeneration of tissues or organs, especially due to a lack of nutrition or other non-living factors.
The abiotrophic changes in the plant were evident after the prolonged drought.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 07:06