adumbrellar
|a-dum-brel-lar|
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/ˌædəmˈbrɛlər/
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/ˌædəmˈbrɛlə/
umbrella-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adumbrellar' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'umbra,' where 'umbra' meant 'shadow' or 'shade.'
Historical Evolution
'umbra' transformed into the English word 'umbrella,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adumbrellar' through the addition of the prefix 'ad-.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to a shadow or shade,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resembling an umbrella.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling an umbrella.
The adumbrellar structure of the jellyfish was fascinating to observe.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/14 13:36