aconitic
|a-co-nit-ic|
C2
/ˌækəˈnɪtɪk/
related to aconite
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aconitic' originates from the Latin word 'aconitum', which referred to the plant 'aconite'.
Historical Evolution
'aconitum' transformed into the English word 'aconitic', maintaining its association with the plant and its derivatives.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to anything related to the plant 'aconite', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from aconite or aconitic acid.
The compound was identified as aconitic acid.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/24 22:51