adradial
|ad-ra-di-al|
C2
/ædˈreɪdiəl/
lacking radial symmetry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adradial' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' and 'radial' from Latin 'radius' meaning 'ray' or 'spoke'.
Historical Evolution
'adradial' was formed by combining the prefix 'a-' with 'radial', which comes from the Latin word 'radius'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having rays or spokes', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having radial symmetry.
The organism was classified as adradial due to its irregular shape.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 20:06