anapnoic
|a-nap-no-ic|
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/ˌæn.æpˈnoʊ.ɪk/
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/ˌæn.æpˈnəʊ.ɪk/
relating to breathing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anapnoic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anapnoikos', where 'ana-' meant 'up' or 'again' and 'pnoe' meant 'breath'.
Historical Evolution
'anapnoikos' was adopted into scientific Latin as 'anapnoicus', and eventually became the modern English word 'anapnoic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to breathing', and this meaning has remained the same in modern scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving breathing or respiration.
The anapnoic function of the lungs is essential for life.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/30 03:36