arthropod
|ar-thro-pod|
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/ˈɑːrθrəˌpɒd/
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/ˈɑːθrəˌpɒd/
jointed limbs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arthropod' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'arthron' meaning 'joint' and 'pous' meaning 'foot'.
Historical Evolution
'arthropod' changed from the Greek word 'arthropodos' and eventually became the modern English word 'arthropod'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'jointed foot', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an invertebrate animal with jointed limbs'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an invertebrate animal having an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and jointed appendages, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.
Spiders and crabs are examples of arthropods.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42