acid-loving
|ac-id-lov-ing|
B2
/ˈæsɪd ˌlʌvɪŋ/
thrives in acidic conditions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acid-loving' originates from the combination of 'acid,' from Latin 'acidus,' meaning 'sour,' and 'loving,' from Old English 'lufian,' meaning 'to love.'
Historical Evolution
'acidus' transformed into the English word 'acid,' and 'lufian' evolved into 'loving,' eventually forming the compound adjective 'acid-loving.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'acid' meant 'sour,' and 'loving' meant 'to love.' Together, they evolved to describe organisms that thrive in acidic conditions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a plant or organism that thrives in acidic environments.
Blueberries are acid-loving plants that grow well in acidic soil.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 03:51