agalactic
|a-gal-ac-tic|
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/ˌeɪɡəˈlæktɪk/
without milk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agalactic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agalaktos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'galaktos' meant 'milk.'
Historical Evolution
'agalaktos' transformed into the modern English word 'agalactic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without milk,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking milk production or the ability to produce milk.
The cow was diagnosed as agalactic after giving birth.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 22:51