acinetarian
|ac-i-ne-tar-i-an|
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/ˌæsɪnɪˈtɛəriən/
motionless organism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acinetarian' originates from the Greek word 'akinetos,' meaning 'motionless,' combined with the suffix '-arian,' indicating a member of a group.
Historical Evolution
'akinetos' transformed into the scientific term 'Acinetaria,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acinetarian.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'motionless organisms,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Acinetaria, a group of protozoans characterized by their lack of cilia in the adult stage.
The acinetarian was observed under the microscope.
Last updated: 2025/04/23 13:36