amphipnous
|am-phi-pnous|
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/ˈæmfɪnəs/
dual-breathing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphipnous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphipnoos', where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'pnoos' meant 'breathing'.
Historical Evolution
'amphipnoos' transformed into the English word 'amphipnous' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'breathing in two ways', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to breathe both in water and in air.
The amphibious creature was amphipnous, thriving both in the river and on land.
Synonyms
amphibiousdual-breathing
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/22 11:36