anaerobiotically
|an-aer-o-bi-ot-ic-al-ly|
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/ˌænˌɛəroʊbaɪˈɑːtɪkli/
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/ˌænˌɪərəʊbaɪˈɒtɪkli/
(anaerobiotic)
life or process without oxygen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anaerobiotically' originates from English, specifically from the word 'anaerobiotic,' where 'an-' means 'without,' 'aero' means 'air,' and 'biotic' means 'relating to life.'
Historical Evolution
'anaerobiotically' was formed from 'anaerobiotic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anaerobiotically.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a way that does not require oxygen,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/26 20:36
