amphipodal
|am-phi-po-dal|
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/æmˈfɪpədəl/
relating to amphipods
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphipodal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphipous,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'pous' meant 'foot.'
Historical Evolution
'amphipous' transformed into the English word 'amphipod,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphipodal.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having feet on both sides,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to amphipods.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of amphipods, a type of small crustacean.
The amphipodal structure of the creature was evident under the microscope.
Synonyms
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