aspermatic
|a-sper-mat-ic|
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/eɪspɚˈmætɪk/
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/eɪspəˈmætɪk/
without sperm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aspermatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aspermatikos', where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'sperma' meant 'seed' (or 'sperm').
Historical Evolution
'aspermatic' changed from the Late/Medieval Latin form 'aspermaticus' (influenced by Greek 'aspermatikos') and eventually became the modern English adjective 'aspermatic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without seed' (in a general or botanical sense), but over time it evolved into the current meaning of 'lacking spermatozoa; pertaining to aspermia' in medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/10/30 20:54
