amphipneust
|am-phi-pneust|
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/ˈæmfɪˌnjuːst/
dual breathing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphipneust' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphipneustos,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'pneustos' meant 'breathed.'
Historical Evolution
'amphipneustos' transformed into the modern English word 'amphipneust.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'breathed on both sides,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an organism that can breathe both in water and on land.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organism that can breathe both in water and on land, typically referring to certain amphibians.
The amphipneust can survive in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
Synonyms
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