anakinetic
|a-na-ki-net-ic|
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/ˌænəkɪˈnɛtɪk/
absence of movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anakinetic' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'not' and 'kinētikos' meaning 'moving' or 'motion'.
Historical Evolution
'anakinetic' was formed in modern scientific English by combining Greek roots to describe lack of movement, especially in scientific contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not moving' or 'without motion', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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