anaetiological
|an-a-e-ti-o-log-i-cal|
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/ˌæn.iˌiː.ti.əˈlɑː.dʒɪkəl/
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/ˌæn.iˌiː.ti.əˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/
without a known cause
Etymology
'anaetiological' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'not' and 'aetiologia' meaning 'giving a reason or cause.'
'anaetiological' was formed in English by combining the Greek elements 'an-' and 'aetiological,' and has been used in medical terminology since the 19th century.
Initially, it meant 'without a cause,' and it continues to be used in this sense, especially in medical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting the absence of an identifiable cause, especially in medicine or pathology.
The patient was diagnosed with an anaetiological condition.
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Last updated: 2025/07/27 02:06