acranial
|a-cra-ni-al|
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/eɪˈkreɪniəl/
without a skull
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acranial' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'kranion' meaning 'skull'.
Historical Evolution
'kranion' transformed into the English word 'cranium', and the prefix 'a-' was added to form 'acranial'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a skull', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a skull or cranium.
The condition of being acranial is extremely rare.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 05:36