acroteric
|ac-ro-ter-ic|
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/ˌæk.rəˈtɛr.ɪk/
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/ˌæk.rəˈtɪər.ɪk/
extremities-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acroteric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrotērion,' where 'akro-' meant 'topmost' or 'extreme.'
Historical Evolution
'akrotērion' transformed into the Latin word 'acroterium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acroteric.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the highest point,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the extremities of the body.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or situated at the extremities of the body.
The acroteric symptoms were most pronounced in the patient's fingers and toes.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 03:51