adiathetic
|ad-i-a-thet-ic|
C2
/ˌæd.i.əˈθɛt.ɪk/
absence of heat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adiathetic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adiathētos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'diathētos' meant 'placed or set.'
Historical Evolution
'adiathētos' transformed into the English word 'adiathetic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not set or placed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'absence of heat or warmth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/07 23:21