alveolariform
|al-ve-o-lar-i-form|
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/ælˌviːəˈlærɪfɔːrm/
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/ælˌviːəˈlærɪfɔːm/
alveolus-shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alveolariform' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alveolus,' where 'alveus' meant 'cavity' or 'hollow.'
Historical Evolution
'alveolus' transformed into the English word 'alveolar,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alveolariform.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the form of a cavity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having the shape or form of an alveolus.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/06 18:36