arid-resistant
|ar-id-re-sist-ant|
B2
/ˈærɪd rɪˈzɪstənt/
endure dryness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arid-resistant' is a compound word formed from 'arid' and 'resistant'. 'Arid' originates from Latin 'aridus', meaning 'dry', and 'resistant' comes from Latin 'resistere', meaning 'to withstand'.
Historical Evolution
'Arid' and 'resistant' were combined in modern English to describe plants or materials that can endure dry conditions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'arid' meant 'dry', and 'resistant' meant 'able to withstand'. Together, they describe the ability to endure dryness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to withstand or endure dry conditions.
The cactus is an arid-resistant plant.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 02:38