amplectant
|am-plec-tant|
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/æmˈplɛktənt/
embracing or encircling
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amplectant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amplectans,' where 'am-' meant 'around' and 'plectere' meant 'to weave or twist.'
Historical Evolution
'amplectans' transformed into the English word 'amplectant' and retained its meaning of embracing or encircling.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to weave or twist around,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'embracing or encircling.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
embracing or encircling, often used in a biological context to describe organisms that clasp or hold onto something.
The amplectant behavior of the frogs was observed during mating season.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/23 16:51