ametabolian
|a-me-tab-o-li-an|
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/ˌæməˈtæbəliən/
no metamorphosis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ametabolian' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ametabolos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'metabolos' meant 'changeable.'
Historical Evolution
'ametabolos' transformed into the modern English word 'ametabolian' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not changeable,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not undergoing metamorphosis.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to insects that do not undergo metamorphosis during their development.
The ametabolian insects retain their juvenile form throughout their life.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 16:06