aciliated
|a-ci-li-a-ted|
C1
/eɪˈsɪliˌeɪtɪd/
without cilia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aciliated' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'ciliated' from Latin 'cilium' meaning 'eyelash' or 'hair-like structure'.
Historical Evolution
'cilium' transformed into the English word 'ciliated', and with the prefix 'a-', it became 'aciliated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without eyelashes or hair-like structures', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking cilia or hair-like structures.
The aciliated cells were observed under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 08:06