arid-adapted
|ar-id-ad-apt-ed|
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/ˈærɪd əˈdæptɪd/
suited to dry conditions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arid-adapted' originates from the combination of 'arid,' meaning 'dry,' and 'adapted,' meaning 'suited or adjusted to conditions.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'arid-adapted' combines the English word 'arid' from Latin 'aridus' and 'adapted' from Latin 'adaptare.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'arid' meant 'dry' and 'adapted' meant 'adjusted,' and together they have maintained the meaning of being suited to dry conditions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
adapted to survive in arid or dry conditions.
Cacti are arid-adapted plants that thrive in desert environments.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 15:42