ametabolic
|a-me-tah-bol-ic|
C2
/ˌeɪməˈtɒbɪk/
no metamorphosis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ametabolic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ametabolos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'metabolos' meant 'changeable.'
Historical Evolution
'ametabolos' transformed into the English word 'ametabolic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not changeable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not undergoing metamorphosis.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to organisms that do not undergo metamorphosis during their life cycle.
Certain insects are ametabolic, maintaining the same form throughout their life.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 16:21