acinetinan
|a-ci-ne-ti-nan|
C2
/ˌæsɪˈnɛtɪnæn/
non-motile protozoan
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acinetinan' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akinetos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'kinein' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'akinetos' transformed into the scientific term 'acinetinan' to describe a group of non-motile protozoans.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not moving,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a member of the Acinetina.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Acinetina, a group of protozoans characterized by their lack of cilia in the adult stage.
The acinetinan is studied for its unique cellular structure.
Last updated: 2025/04/23 14:36