algist
|al-gist|
C2
/ˈæl.dʒɪst/
algae specialist
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algist' originates from the Greek word 'algos,' meaning 'pain,' but in this context, it is derived from 'algae,' referring to the study of algae.
Historical Evolution
'Algist' evolved from the Greek 'algos' to the modern English term, focusing on the study of algae rather than its original meaning related to pain.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'algos' meant 'pain,' but in the context of 'algist,' it evolved to mean a specialist in algae.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who studies or specializes in algae.
The algist spent years researching the effects of climate change on marine algae.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/20 10:36