animal-wise
|an-i-mal-wise|
B2
/ˈænɪməl-waɪz/
regarding animals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'animal-wise' is a compound word formed by combining 'animal' and the suffix '-wise', which means 'in terms of' or 'regarding'.
Historical Evolution
The suffix '-wise' has been used in English since the 14th century to form adverbs indicating manner or respect.
Meaning Changes
Initially, '-wise' was used to form adverbs, but it has evolved to be used in forming adjectives like 'animal-wise'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in terms of animals; regarding animals.
Animal-wise, the zoo has a wide variety of species.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/27 09:11