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altricial

|al-tri-cial|

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/ælˈtrɪʃəl/

requiring parental care

Etymology
Etymology Information

'altricial' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'altrix,' where 'alere' meant 'to nourish.'

Historical Evolution

'altrix' transformed into the modern English word 'altricial' through scientific Latin usage.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to nourish or feed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'requiring parental care.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

referring to species in which the young are born or hatched in an undeveloped state and require care and feeding by the parents.

Altricial birds, like robins, are born blind and featherless.

Synonyms

dependenthelpless

Antonyms

precocial

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Last updated: 2025/07/05 14:36