ampullosity
|am-pul-los-i-ty|
C2
/æmˈpʊləsɪti/
swollen form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ampullosity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ampullosus,' where 'ampulla' meant 'flask' or 'bottle.'
Historical Evolution
'ampullosus' transformed into the English word 'ampullosity' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the form of a flask or bottle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'swollen or inflated form.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/24 07:06