albinistic
|al-bin-is-tic|
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/ˌæl.bɪˈnɪs.tɪk/
(albinism)
lack of pigment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albinistic' originates from the Latin word 'albus,' meaning 'white.'
Historical Evolution
'albus' transformed into the term 'albinism' in modern English, and 'albinistic' was derived to describe characteristics related to albinism.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'white' in Latin, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to albinism.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/13 18:51
