alveoliform
|al-ve-o-li-form|
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/ælˈviːələˌfɔrm/
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/ælˈviːələˌfɔːm/
cavity-like shape
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alveoliform' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alveolus,' where 'alveus' meant 'cavity' or 'hollow.'
Historical Evolution
'alveolus' transformed into the English word 'alveoliform,' maintaining its reference to cavity-like structures.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cavity-like,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the form or shape of a small cavity or pit, resembling an alveolus.
The alveoliform structure of the coral was evident under the microscope.
Synonyms
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