'achondrite' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achondros,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chondros' meant 'grain or cartilage.'

'achondros' transformed into the modern English word 'achondrite' through scientific terminology.

Initially, it meant 'without grains,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of stony meteorite without chondrules.'