acetabuliferous
|a-ce-ta-bu-li-fer-ous|
C2
/ˌæsɪˌtæbjʊˈlɪfərəs/
cup-shaped structures
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetabuliferous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acetabulum,' where 'acetabulum' meant 'a small cup or saucer.'
Historical Evolution
'acetabulum' transformed into the English word 'acetabuliferous,' maintaining its reference to cup-like structures.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having cup-like structures,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having acetabula or cup-shaped structures.
The acetabuliferous nature of the organism was evident under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 03:21