aciliate
|a-ci-li-ate|
C2
/əˈsɪliˌeɪt/
without cilia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aciliate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aciliatus,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'cilium' meant 'eyelash or hair-like structure.'
Historical Evolution
'aciliatus' transformed into the English word 'aciliate' through scientific Latin usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without eyelashes or hair-like structures,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking cilia or hair-like structures.
The aciliate cells were observed under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 07:51