actinopterygious
|ac-ti-nop-ter-y-gious|
C2
/ˌæk.tɪ.nɒpˈtɛr.ɪ.dʒəs/
ray-finned
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinopterygious' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'pteryx' meaning 'wing' or 'fin'.
Historical Evolution
'actinopterygious' changed from the Greek word 'aktinopterygios' and eventually became the modern English word 'actinopterygious'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having ray-like fins', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of the Actinopterygii, a class of ray-finned fishes.
The actinopterygious structure of the fish's fins is evident.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 16:21