anabolic
|an-a-bol-ic|
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/ˌænəˈbɒlɪk/
building up
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anabolic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anabolē,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'ballein' meant 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'anabolē' transformed into the modern English word 'anabolic' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to build up,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or promoting anabolism, the phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue.
Anabolic processes are essential for muscle growth.
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Last updated: 2025/07/25 13:21