adiantiform
|a-di-an-ti-form|
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/ˌæd.iˈæn.tɪ.fɔːrm/
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/ˌæd.iˈæn.tɪ.fɔːm/
fern-like shape
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adiantiform' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adiantum,' where 'adiant-' meant 'unwetted' and '-form' meant 'shape or form.'
Historical Evolution
'adiantum' transformed into the English word 'adiantiform,' maintaining its reference to the fern-like appearance.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unwetted fern,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resembling a fern.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or having the form of a fern.
The plant had adiantiform leaves that were delicate and intricate.
Synonyms
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