achaetous
|a-chae-tous|
C2
/əˈkiːtəs/
without bristles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achaetous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'chaite' meaning 'hair' or 'bristle'.
Historical Evolution
'achaetous' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern English without significant transformation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without bristles', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking bristles or setae.
The worm was identified as an achaetous species.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 04:06