aestivation
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/ˌɛstəˈveɪʃən/
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/ˌiːstəˈveɪʃən/
summer dormancy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aestivation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aestivare,' where 'aestivus' meant 'pertaining to summer.'
Historical Evolution
'aestivare' transformed into the English word 'aestivation' through Medieval Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to spend the summer,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'summer dormancy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of dormancy or torpor during the summer, similar to hibernation in winter.
Many desert animals undergo aestivation to survive the hot, dry months.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 11:36