adient
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/ˈeɪdiənt/
moving toward
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adient' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adientem,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'ire' meant 'to go.'
Historical Evolution
'adientem' transformed into the English word 'adient' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to go toward something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
tending to move toward a stimulus.
The plant exhibited adient behavior by growing towards the light.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 01:36