abyssobenthonic
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/əˌbɪs.oʊ.bɛnˈθɒn.ɪk/
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/əˌbɪs.əʊ.bɛnˈθɒn.ɪk/
deep ocean floor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abyssobenthonic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'abyssos' meaning 'bottomless' and 'benthos' meaning 'depths of the sea'.
Historical Evolution
'abyssos' and 'benthos' combined in scientific terminology to describe the deepest oceanic zones, eventually forming the modern English word 'abyssobenthonic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the 'depths of the sea', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the deepest parts of the ocean floor'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/02 12:21