ametabolous
|a-met-a-bo-lous|
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/ˌeɪməˈtæbələs/
no metamorphosis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ametabolous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ametabolos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'metabolos' meant 'changeable.'
Historical Evolution
'ametabolos' transformed into the modern English word 'ametabolous' 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
describing insects that do not undergo metamorphosis, retaining the same form throughout their life cycle.
Silverfish are ametabolous insects, maintaining their form from nymph to adult.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 16:22