amphibiotic
|am-phi-bi-ot-ic|
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/ˌæm.fɪˈbaɪ.ɒt.ɪk/
dual habitat life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphibiotic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphibios,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'bios' meant 'life.'
Historical Evolution
'amphibios' transformed into the modern English word 'amphibiotic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'living both in water and on land,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
living part of the life cycle in water and part on land.
The amphibiotic nature of certain insects allows them to thrive in diverse environments.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/21 00:51